18 March 2021 · Planning Committee
Ballawill, Agneash, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ns
The proposal involves erecting a two-storey extension resembling a converted stone barn, linked by a single-storey element to the existing traditional two-storey Manx dwelling at Ballawill, Agneash.
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The officer assessed the proposal against policies for countryside development, noting the site is in an area zoned 'Not for Development' under the Area Plan for the East, where further development is…
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except specific exceptions like extensions to existing rural dwellings. Officer assessed the extension falls under this via Housing Policy 15, finding it acceptable exceptionally despite countryside location.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside from adverse development unless overriding need and no alternative. Proposal complies as it does not harm countryside ecology or character due to sympathetic design and limited views.
Housing Policy 15
Permits extensions to traditional countryside properties if respecting form/appearance; only exceptionally over 50% floorspace. 90% increase approved exceptionally as design subordinate, barn-like, and retains traditional character without swamping original building.
Policy 3 of Planning Circular 3/91
Extensions should maintain original form; rectangular and simple like traditional farmhouses. Extension matches via barn design at 90-degree angle with linking element.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No independent dwelling use
The residential extension hereby approved shall be used only for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of Ballawill, Agneash as a dwellinghouse. No separate curtilage shall be formed and the residential extension shall at no time be used as an independent dwellinghouse without the express grant of planning approval from the Department. Reason: The relationship between the residential extension and the main dwellinghouse within the site is such that the residential amenities of the occupants of both would be adversely affected by the creation of an independent residential unit in addition to the main dwellinghouse. Further, the site is not designated for development and a new dwelling would be contrary to the Development Plan.
Materials approval
Prior to commencement, details of the appearance and materials of the Manx stone cladding must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
No Highways Interest
No strong objections to the proposals nor to setting aside aspects of HP15 (50% guideline) if Planning Officer and Committee deem acceptable; noted stone cladding vs render for Committee consideration
No flood risk management interest
Three statutory consultees (Flood Management, Highways, and Garff Commissioners) responded to application 20/01534/B with no objections; Flood Management and Highways stated no interest, while Garff Commissioners had no strong objections but flagged materials for consideration.
Key concern: proposal to stone-clad the proposed extension
Department of Infrastructure Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI; No Flood Risk Management interest
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionSome Members felt that the extension should be rendered to match the existing building. It was agreed that this aspect should be flagged up to the Planning Committee for their consideration.; The general consensus was that the Board had no strong objections to the proposals nor to the setting aside of aspects of HP15
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionNHI; No Highways Interest
