1 March 2010 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Keilthustag, Smeale, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3eb
The proposal involves converting a redundant Manx stone barn within the curtilage of Kielthustag Cottage into a dwelling, with a substantial 'L'-shaped extension (5.8m wide, 11m projection, 6.4m ridge height) finished in Manx stone, render, and natural slate.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Housing Policy 11 criteria: redundancy confirmed by site visit, photos, prior approval (05/00573/B), and DAFF comments on similar barns; structural integrity …
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except for conversions of redundant rural buildings of value (cross-ref Housing Policy 11). Officer assessed site as qualifying under exception (b) and (c) due to redundancy, prior development, and landscape improvements from removing sheds/garage/stable.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value unless no harm to character. Proposal accepted as well-screened by trees/hedgerows/1.8m wall, design in keeping, no significant visual impact.
Housing Policy 11
Permits rural building conversions if redundant, structurally sound, of interest, large enough with modest subordinate extension not harming character, compatible amenity/services, matching materials. Each criterion tested in detail: all met, extension 'pushing limits' but beneficial to character; no rebuild/replacement.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the alterations and extensions to existing outbuilding to form a dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 1741/08/01 A and 1741/08/02 A all received on 5th November 2009.
No permitted development rights
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no extensions, greenhouses, walls, gates, fences, garden sheds, summerhouses, flag poles, decking, garages, or tanks for the storage of oil for domestic heating shall be erected (other than those expressly authorised by this approval).
No objection
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No objection
