21 December 2005 · Planning Committee on review
Arrasey Barn, Arrasey Road, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3by
The application sought full planning approval for a substantial extension to the northern end of Arrasey Barn, a previously converted agricultural building now used as a dwelling, to add family/living room, dining area, music area, guest bedroom, additional bedrooms, and a double garage.
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The Planning Committee refused the application because it breached the terms of the prior barn conversion approval under PA 99/1588, which explicitly stated under Planning Circular 3/89 that 'subseque…
Planning Circular 3/89 Renovation of buildings in the countryside
Planning Circular 3/89 permitted barn conversions to dwellings under strict conditions, including that the building must be structurally capable of renovation and 'subsequent extensions will not be permitted once the conversion has been achieved as approved'. The officer assessed the proposal as directly breaching this prohibition attached to PA 99/1588, noting changed circumstances insufficient to override it, with no flexibility applied.
No adverse traffic impacts subject to the imposition of visibility splays condition.
Recommend applicant consults fire safety department; previous observations to be considered.
Highways Division raised no objection subject to visibility splay conditions; Fire and Rescue Service recommended consultation with their department; Patrick Parish Commissioners objected due to excessive scale; a heritage society raised no objection.
Key concern: The proposed extension will double the existing footprint of Arrasey Barn and therefore it is considered an excessive and obtrusive development in the countryside
Department of Transport Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts subject to the imposition of the following condition(s):; Visibility splays of 2.0 metres by 18 metres are required to serve the needs of the development.; In the interests of road safety.
Conditions requested: Visibility splays of 2.0 metres by 18 metres are required to serve the needs of the development.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentI RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS.
Conditions requested: I RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS.
Patrick Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners are opposed to this development.; The proposed extension will double the existing footprint of Arrasey Barn and therefore it is considered an excessive and obtrusive development in the countryside.
Patrick Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners still hold the views as expressed in their letter dated 10th November 2005.; The proposed extension will double the existing footprint of Arrasey Barn and therefore it is considered an excessive and obtrusive development in the countryside.
The original application 05/02066/B for erection of an extension to provide family/living room, dining area, additional bedrooms and double garage at Arrasey Barn, Arrasey Road, Glen Maye was refused initially on 09.12.2005 and on review on 24.03.2006 by the Planning Committee. Mr Paul O'Neil was the applicant and Mr Ashley Pettit (Ashley Pettit Architects) acted as agent and appellant. An appeal was submitted to the Minister under the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005, with administrative notifications sent on 21st April 2006 requesting statements of case and indicating potential for written procedure, hearing, or inquiry. The Planning Appeals Office requested the council's full written statement by 18 May 2006 and noted an inquiry might be scheduled. The appeal process did not proceed to a decision as it was withdrawn on 16th June 2006, leaving the original refusal decision standing.
Precedent Value
No precedent value as the appeal was withdrawn before any substantive consideration or decision by an inspector. Future applicants can learn that appeals can be withdrawn at any stage, leaving the original refusal intact.
