23 August 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Virginia Barn, Postal Locality, Mount Rule, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4hw
Virginia Barn is a converted former horticultural building in a rural area zoned Open Space (Agriculture) under the Braddan Local Plan. The proposal seeks to demolish the existing rear detached double garage, add a two-storey extension to the rear, build a new attached double garage to the side, and install replacement…
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Each planning application is considered on its own merits, mindful of Planning Circular 3/89 on Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside.
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Circular allows renovation and alternative uses for redundant countryside buildings. 1995 approval for residential conversion was under this Circular with note against further extensions. Officer found current extensions sympathetic, treating building as established traditional dwelling rather than barn.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the plans and information submitted as part of this application and date stamped 12th May 2006 and 22nd June 2006.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Stonework
The exterior stonework must be of a traditional nature. NOTE: Split stone on a backing render is not acceptable as an external finish.
Do Not Oppose subject to 2m x 36m visibility splays (condition noted but not imposed as access existing)
no objection subject to consultation on overhead lines/underground cables
no objection but applicant to consult on fire precautions for upper floor escape
