2 August 2005 · Planning Committee (review on written evidence)
Hill Side, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5eb
The site is a two-storey farmhouse in open countryside within an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance, located on the A3 between Ballaugh and Sulby. The proposal involved demolishing the remains of a derelict two-storey barn (10.6m east of the house) and a attached single garage, replacing th…
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Planning Circular 3/91 - Guide to design of residential development in the countryside
Requires extensions to existing buildings to 'maintain the character of the original form', be rectangular/simple in shape. Officer/Committee/Inspector found proposal fails as link + two-storey block appears as separate dwelling, not modest extension maintaining cottage character; projection disrupts rhythm, harms visual amenities.
Planning Circular 3/91 - Guide to design of residential development in the countryside
Requires external finishes from 'limited range of traditional materials'. Proposal uses similar materials to original barn but overall form unsympathetic; not decisive factor in refusal.
Planning Circular 3/91 - Guide to design of residential development in the countryside
Requires doors/windows 'size and relationship... follow traditional rural forms'. Fenestration (varying sizes/styles, dormers, large patio doors) not in character with cottage, out of place on front/rear elevations.
Planning Circular 3/91 - Guide to design of residential development in the countryside
Requires new work to 'follow and respect successful past patterns'. Proposal introduces uncharacteristic features (decking, modern windows) disrespecting traditional rural scene.
Housing Policy 15
Extensions to traditionally styled countryside properties only if respecting 'proportion, form and appearance of existing property'. Cited in appeal statement; proposal fails due to disproportionate side projection and differing form.
Housing Policy 16
Restricts extensions increasing visual impact of poor/non-traditional dwellings. Existing cottage traditional but proposal worsens impact by dominating site.
No adverse traffic impacts (noted existing driveway visibility issue unrelated to proposal)
No objections, subject to condition that replacement barn not sold off separately from existing dwelling
