Marshall Cryer Support Letter
Mark Hall Cryer
ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS & INTERIOR DESIGNERS RECEIVED ON 16 MAR 2004
The Old School House Cronkbourne Bradden Isle of Man 1M4 4Q11
Tel: (01624) 661460 Fax: (01624) 661464 Email: [email protected]
Our ref: 891/1/JMC/R(2)
Secretary, Planning Committee Department of Local Government & the Environment Murray House, Mount Havelock Ecugias, Isle of Man 1M1 2SF
16 March 2004
Dear Madam
PA 04/00407/A - Mr C G Boot - Application for approval in principle for the conversion of four redundant farm buildings to four individual dwellings at Ballagarraghyn, Siain Road, Greeba, 1M4 3LH
We write in support of the above application which is made in parallel with applications for other works at Ballagarraghyn (PA04/00400/A and PA04/00403/A) and follows on from the submission of a similar application (PA02/00803/A) which was considered by the Planning Committee but refused, both initially and at review, albeit without prejudice to a subsequent application.
Following refusal at review, our client Mr Boot and John Cryer met Ms Diane Robinson, Planning Officer for the area, and Mrs Marlene Hendy, then Conservation Officer, to discuss the proposals. Following our meeting and a site visit they recommended variations to the earlier concept scheme and also the submission of separate applications to the different components of the scheme. It should also be noted that the Planning Committee accepted that the buildings are redundant and could be put to a further use.
The four redundant farm buildings are as follows:
Principal: JOHN M. CRYER, B.A. (Hons), Dip. Arch. R.I.B.A., M.R.I.C.S.
Our ref: 891/1/JMC/R(2)
Secretary, Planning Committee
10 March 2004
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16 MAR 2004
A Old Mill
The old mill building is a well proportioned traditional building which should afford generous accommodation within the existing envelope. As such the current proposal does not envisage any specific extension. As can be seen from the photographs the mill wheel and millrace as still extant and it is intended that, in conjunction with the other conservation work on the fabric, the wheel and its gear are repaired, albeit not necessarily to full working order.
B Old Barn
This building is also a substantial structure which when converted will form a reasonable dwelling. In this instance however we are proposing a modest extension. In order to maintain as much of the existing fabric as possible, a sun-lounge extension in the form of a lean-to shed is envisaged on the south gable. Of traditional design and modest in proportions to the existing building it will provide a room with larger window openings than the old building form would permit. We feel this approach recognises the requirements for modern living while respecting the old building.
C Piggery
The piggery is slightly smaller than the mill and the barn but it is an interesting structure which merits preservation, both in its own right and in conjunction with the other buildings. In this instance we propose a sun-room extension similar to that envisaged for the barn while at the same time roofing over the sties to enclose part of the structure currently left open.
There are mature trees close to this building such that any final design would be dependent upon an accurate survey of the building and its immediate surrounds. Any extensions/alterations would be along the lines shown but would respect the structure and the trees.
