23 August 2004 · Planning Committee
Bee & Blossom Farm, Upper Scard, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bp
The proposal involved converting an existing stone outbuilding on a farm into three self-contained tourist accommodation units: two 1-bedroom units for 2 persons each and one 3-bedroom unit. The site is in a rural location accessed via the A36 Sloe Road and a by-pass road around Lower Scard Farm, approved in 2003.
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The officer recommended approval for the conversion of an existing stone outbuilding at Upper Scard farm into three self-contained tourist units (2No. 1-bed and 1No.
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Policy supports renovation of rural buildings; officer and consultees noted the proposal retains traditional character (stone elevations, slate roofs, exposed trusses) and is in sympathy with this policy for barn conversion to tourist use.
Planning Circular 7/91 - Island Strategic Southern Sector Written Statement
Policy for the southern area; Registration and Grading Commission confirmed the proposal aligns with it, supporting quality tourist development in countryside without conflict.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the plans and information submitted as part of this application and date stamped 28th May 2004 and 6th July 2004.
Internal plumbing
All plumbing stacks must be constructed internally.
Retain stonework
All existing stonework must be retained as such and must not be rendered, painted or similarly treated.
Tourist occupancy restriction
The units hereby approved may be occupied by bona fide tourists only between the period of Easter and 31st October in anyone year with no period of continuous occupancy to exceed 4 weeks.
Fully supports the application; proposal in sympathy with planning policy (Circular 3/89 and Circular 7/91), supports quality rural self-catering tourist accommodation, well-located for outdoor pursuits
Approved