30 November 2005 · Secretary, Planning Committee
Balliargey, Abbeylands, Isle Of Man, IM4 5ee
The proposal involved renovating and converting a barn, while reconstructing the original farmhouse and outbuildings, which a structural report deemed beyond repair, to create one private residence with ancillary structures at Balliargey Farm in Abbeylands, Onchan.
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The application was withdrawn by the applicant following a meeting with planning officer Anthony Holmes on 28 November 2005.
Recommend approval for planning purposes only
Recommend installation of mains wired smoke detection
DOT Highways objects due to unresolved access and visibility issues; IoMWA requests water connection condition; Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval; Fire Service recommends smoke detection; a planning objection letter recommends refusal citing excessive reconstruction.
Key concern: Unresolved access arrangements and visibility splays from reserved matters in prior approval 02/02135/A
DOT Highways
ObjectionObjection:; In the interests of road safety.; Highways mirrors are acceptable on these roads to improve visibility. The edge of carriageway could be redefined at the Abbeylands Chapel junction to improve visibility at this location.
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee Note (1)
Conditions requested: a 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 connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required, the applicant should contact the IoMWA Planning and Projects Section, tel. 69 59 58
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
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
Planning Objection Letter (Society)
ObjectionWe fear that this scheme goes way beyond the tolerances permitted under Circ.3/89 and should be REFUSED.
