6 May 2004 · Planning Committee
Middle Kerrowglass, Peel Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hn
The proposal involved converting existing farm outbuildings at Middle Kerrowglass Farm into five self-contained tourist units. The site is accessed via a narrow farm lane off Peel Road with limited visibility to the main highway.
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The Planning Committee did not object in principle to converting the barns to tourist use but refused due to the scale of the proposed tourist development generating excessive traffic.
NO OBJECTION
NO OBJECTION in principle subject to notes on septic tank responsibility
approve, but architect to consult with fire safety office
comments on water supply connections
Highways Division objects due to unsafe visibility at access; other consultees raise concerns on traffic, wildlife, materials, and drainage but most have no objection subject to conditions.
Key concern: visibility available from the farm lane which would serve as access is dangerously unsafe
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Les Quayle), tel. 69 59 57
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionThe visibility available from the farm lane which would serve as access is dangerously unsafe for a potential increase in traffic arising from the application.
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionIt is noted that foul effluent from this development is to be treated by a shared septic tank. The applicant should be aware that the responsibility for that system would remain with the landowner.
Conditions requested: foul effluent from this development is to be treated by a shared septic tank. The applicant should be aware that the responsibility for that system would remain with the landowner. Any change of ownership and/or occupation and/or use of these buildings will NOT convert that drainage to a public system, as such septic tank drainage is defined as a private "cesspool" under section 42(4) of the Sewerage Act 1999.
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
These proposals fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Plats) Regulations 1996; Architect to consult with the fire safety office
Conditions requested: Architect to consult with the fire safety office
J. R. Cowley
ObjectionThe road or track is unsuitable for increased traffic because of:- passing places ill-fated, unusable when wet. Many surface, water and river culvert problems (road built on clay in the sea ward end of a larg gill). Surface unstable due to water and is damaged by traffic. Poor visibility on crossing the Peel/Michael coast road.
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
ObjectionThe material for the windows should in our opinion be wood.; Wildlife e.g., bats, swallows may be disturbed in the outbuildings.; The extra traffic by conversion from private residential to private residential/tourist.
Conditions requested: the units are for holiday use only
