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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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
