27 May 2005 · Planning Committee
Ballamenagh Farm, Jurby Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ag
The proposal involves converting redundant farm buildings—a stone barn and adjacent cow house—into a single-storey three-bedroom dwelling, including minor extensions to link the buildings and incorporating a garage and carport within the existing structures, while adjusting the residential curtilage.
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The officer noted the proposal seeks conversion of a single-storey barn and adjacent cow shed within a farmstead comprising a farmhouse and redundant outbuildings, with concurrent applications for oth…
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
SPMC&E raised concerns that conversion of steel-framed cowhouse hardly complies with Circular 3/89. Officer assessed extensions as acceptable despite this, offset by removal of negative elements. Applicant's statement claimed compliance by retaining existing appearance and re-cladding to match.
Planning Circular 11/91
Supporter Mr Jessop noted general conformity for reuse of redundant buildings/windfall sites to reduce greenfield development. Officer recommended approval on basis of sympathetic rural reuse.
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, 106, 107, 111, 112, 113 and 116 date stamped the 10th March 2005.
Curtilage definition
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.
Stonework retention
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.
no objections, but consider that no effluent be allowed to seep onto this development from the adjoining silage pit area
in support as in general conformity with planning circular 11/91; sympathetic reuse of redundant buildings/windfall sites
recommend installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection
no evidence for bat activities which would affect developments
Multiple consultees responded to application 05/00440/B with IoM Water Authority requesting a standard connection condition, SPMC&E objecting due to non-compliance with Circular 3/89, DoT Highways deferring for further consideration, DAFF confirming no bat issues after inspection…
Key concern: non-compliance with Circular 3/89 due to conversion of steel-framed cowhouse
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
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; For 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
SPMC&E
ObjectionThe ‘adjacent cowhouse’ is a steel-framed structure and it’s conversion to part of a dwelling hardly complies with Circular 3/89; our feelings are that we should OBJECT to this one
Department of Transport Highways Division
No CommentThe Network Planning Section of the Department of Transport would like to defer the following planning application; For further consideration of highway and traffic issues
DAFF Wildlife and Conservation
No ObjectionWe have agreed with the owner, to go and check this site for bats. There are no roosts known in the immediate area, though bats are seen there
DAFF Wildlife and Conservation
No ObjectionThough bats fed on this farm, they did not come from any daytime roost on the site.; Regarding your planning conditions and the Wildlife Act, there is no evidence for bat activities which would affect your developments.
Conditions requested: If, however, you do find any bats during the works, please contact me or the Manx Bat Group
Jurby Parish Commissioners
Conditional No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto, but consider that no effluent be allowed to seep onto this development from the adjoining silage pit area
Conditions requested: no effluent be allowed to seep onto this development from the adjoining silage pit area which is situated on the north side of the proposed development
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
