3 June 2004 · Planning Committee constituted in accordance with Paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 of the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
Ballagarraghyn Farm, Main Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3lh
The proposal seeks approval in principle for erecting a detached double garage (9m x 6m footprint) to the rear of Ballagarraghyn Mansion House and converting adjacent outbuildings into guest accommodation ancillary to the main house.
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The officer noted the site comprises a dwelling and outbuildings including a former mill, screened by trees and worthy of retention.
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Requires reserved matters to demonstrate compliance for rural building renovation. Officer conditioned application to ensure scheme meets circular for outbuilding conversion.
Time limit for reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Approved plans and no link
This approval relates to the erection of a garage and the conversion of the outbuildings to guest accommodation as shown on drawing numbers SP 10B and CA/G/1 but does not allow for a link extension between the two buildings which must remain separate.
No demolition/rebuild
No part of the outbuildings shall be demolished and rebuilt as part of this approval.
Countryside renovation compliance
The Reserved Matters application must demonstrate a scheme which complies with Planning Circular 3/89 "Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside"
Ancillary use only
The proposed living accommodation must be used for purposes ancillary to the enjoyment of the main house and must not be sold or let off separately.
Water supply confirmation
The Development hereby approved shall not be commenced until such time as the new water treatment works supplying the eastern supply area has been commissioned, or an adequate potable water supply is available to site, to the satisfaction of the Planning Committee, in consultation with the Isle of Man Water Authority.
Bat survey
The Reserved Matters application must include the findings of a bat survey carried out on the outbuildings to be converted.
Garage turning space
The area to the front of the proposed garage must allow vehicles to turn around within the site and exit in forward gear.
No adverse traffic impacts, subject to parking and turning conditions
Supports proposal for garage and guest conversion forming courtyard, retaining character, following prior refusal discussions
