Officer Report 05/02066/B

Application No.: 05/02066/B Applicant: Mr Paul O'Neil Proposal: Erection of a extension to provide family / living room, dining area, additional bedrooms and double garage Site Address: Arrasey Barn Arrasey Road Glen Maye Isle Of Man IM5 3BY ### Considerations Case Officer: Miss S E Corlett Expected Decision Level: Committee Decision ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consulttee: Highways Division Notes: Consulttee: Patrick Commissioners Notes: opposed to this development, the extension will double the existing footprint of Arrasey Barn adn therefore it is considered an excessive and obtrusive development in the countyside. Consulttee: Chief Fire Officer Notes: i recommend that the applicant consults the fire safety department to discuss the fire precautions. Consulttee: S.P.M.C. & E. Notes: see comments ### Policy

Officer's Report

The site lies to the north of Glen Maye alongside the Garey Road which links Glen Maye with the Round table Road (A36).

The building on site is a converted barn, permitted under PAs 95/0095 and 99/1588. The latter application contained a number of conditions, on eof which made it clear that the conversion was permitted under the provisions of PC 3/89 and that "subsequent extensions will not be permitted once the conversion has been achieved as approved".

This is not referred to by the application (neither the wording nor the application itself) indicating that the agent has not bothered to familiarise him/herself with the planning history or plannig policy although it is explained that the applicant's circumstances have changed, leading to the requirement for additional space.

The proposal is for a sizeable extension to the northern end to provide a family room, gargae, music area, dining - none essential facilities and all both contrary to the terms of the original approval and adding significantly to the bulk, length and massing of the existing building, to its detriment. The provision for the facilities mentioned above seem a little extravagant if the existing space is limited.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Refused

Date of Recommendation: 01.12.2005

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

R 1. Planning permission was granted for the conversion of the former barn to a dwelling under PA 99/1588. This is not referred to in the application form. one of the conditions of this approval was that the conversion of the barn to living accommodation was permitted under the provisions of Plannign Circular 3/89 and that in accordance with this "subsequent extensions will not be permitted once the conversion has been achieved as approved". This is not referred to in the application either. Whilst the applicant's circumstances have changed, these are no considered sufficient to warrant setting aside the terms of the original approval or the provisions of Planning Circular 3/89. It is also noted that the extension will provide, inter alia, a guest bedroom, music area and dining room which are not essential facilities and there are no existing plans to demonstrate what accommodation is presently available.

R 2. The proposed extension will add significantly to the length, bulk and massing of the existing building, creating a very long building which is inappropriate and changes the appearance of the existing structure.

1 December 2005

1 December 2005