27 November 2003 · Planning Committee
Ballacannell Earystane Colby Castletown
The proposal involved renovating a derelict cottage described as a Manx Tholtan, converting an adjacent barn into habitable space, adding extensions including a two-storey link and a sun porch, all to form one dwelling in a remote upland rural area.
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no views, no adverse traffic impacts
recommend installation of mains wired interconnected smoke detectors; no further representation needed at review
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 03/01330/B, with DAFF Wildlife requiring Japanese knotweed management conditions, Fire Service recommending smoke detection, Highways Division raising no objection, Arbory Parish objecting to design and scale, and SPMCE opposing as new countryside housing.
Key concern: proposed development exceeds the spirit of renovation in area of very high landscape value
DAFF Wildlife and Conservation Office
Conditional No ObjectionJapanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica is present on this site. This is a highly invasive and destructive species and is controlled by both the Wildlife Act 1990 and is listed on the Weeds Act 1957 as injurious.
Conditions requested: if the application is approved a notification should be attached to the agreement to the effect of 'Japanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica is present on this site. This is a highly invasive and destructive species and is controlled by both the Wildlife Act 1990 and is listed on the Weeds Act 1957 as injurious. This must be dealt with in an appropriate and responsible manner and the advice of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry should be sought in this respect'
Arbory Parish Commissioners
ObjectionIt is particularly felt that the proposed sun porch is out of keeping with the fairly traditional Manx farm appearance; It is considered important that the public footpath running through the property is recognised and preserved; It is considered important that remaining trees on the site are protected
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection to BS 5446: Part 1: 1990 is recommended
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection to BS 5446: Part 1: 1990 is recommended in accordance with section 1.5 of The Building Regulations 1991 - Approved Document B
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
No CommentI do not require to appear at the review hearing provided that the previously submitted written observations made on my behalf are taken into consideration
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No CommentThe Highways Division does not wish to make further representation to the forthcoming review, beyond the response in the initial letter.
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
ObjectionWe believe the cottage is now a Manx Tholtan; This is simply an application for a large house in the country. As such we are opposed to it.
