15 December 2005 · Planning Committee on Review
Ballajora Cottage, Dreemskerry Road, Ballajora, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1bl
Ballajora Cottage, originally a stable/mill converted to holiday let in 1998 and later to residential use in 2004, is located in the countryside near Dreemskerry Road, Maughold. The proposal involved a small front storm porch and a single-storey rear extension with pitched roof matching existing materials, providing es…
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The Planning Committee determined the proposed alterations and extensions fundamentally change the character and design of this converted outbuilding, contrary to Planning Circular 3/89 Renovation of …
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
The policy permits renovation of redundant countryside buildings that contribute to character, requiring matching materials and only modest-scale extensions for essential facilities impracticable within the existing building (per Building Byelaws). No subsequent extensions allowed to prevent suburbanisation. Officer assessed the proposal as large relative to original outbuilding, beyond essential facilities (e.g. dining/secure room not essential), fundamentally changing rural character despite matching materials and rear location.
no adverse traffic impacts
no objection provided written observations considered; recommend smoke detectors and consult on fire precautions
