1 June 2005 · Planning Committee
Ballamenagh Farm, Jurby Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ag
The proposal involves converting a redundant two-storey stone barn within a farmstead group into a 3-bedroom dwelling, adding a small extension for a utility room to create a double-height hall, erecting an attached carport, and redefining the residential curtilage as shown on plans.
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The officer visited the site and discussed proposals with the agent prior to submission. The key issue was whether the level of extension to the barn conversion was acceptable.
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Guidance on barn conversions. The proposal complies by retaining existing appearance, reusing openings, re-cladding to match stone, using slate roofs, and ensuring new carport additions complement without dominating older structures.
Guide to the design of residential development in the countryside
Guidance on conversions. The planning statement asserts compliance through retention of building character, proportional new doors/windows, and layout creating courtyards with hidden cars.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 101,102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 111, 112, 113, 114 and 116 date stamped the 10th March 2005.
Residential curtilage
The residential curtilage of the dwelling is hereby defined as shown by red line on drawing no. 116 date stamped the 10th March 2005.
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Exterior stonework
The exterior stonework must be of a traditional nature. NOTE: Split stone on a backing render is not acceptable as an external finish. All existing stonework must be retained as such and must not be rendered, painted or similarly treated.
Bat roosts inspection
Prior to the commencement of development the applicant/developer must contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's Wildlife and Conservation Office to arrange an inspection for bat roosts. If any roosts are identified no development may occur until suitable measures have been undertaken to ensure their safe relocation or removal.
no objections, but consider that no effluent be allowed to seep onto this development from the adjoining silage pit area
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