25 September 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Ballacottier, Little Mill Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 5bq
The proposal sought minor amendments to the approved scheme under 03/00468/B for refurbishing and extending Ballacottier Farmhouse in rural Onchan, specifically altering bay window proportions to reflect traditional proportions, slightly increasing the height of side wings to improve first-floor bedroom level, and disc…
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The officer noted the proposal comprises limited amendments to the previously approved 03/00468/B scheme, specifically an increase in height of side wings and alterations to bay window proportions, wh…
Policy O/RES/P/15
Relates to favourable consideration of converting the existing tuck mill into living accommodation retaining fabric, appearance and character. Referenced as relevant to development at Slegaby and Ballacottier but not specifically assessed against these amendments.
Onchan Local Plan Policy O/RES/P/16
Relates to favourable consideration of converting and restoring the large stone barn for residential, tourist or light industry use, preserving character and involving demolition of adjacent derelict building. Listed as applicable to the site but not tested in this amendment application.
Policy O/RES/P/17
Supports demolition of large barn and replacement by new substantial dwelling designed per policy 8 of Planning Circular 3/91, finished in Manx stone from the demolished barn. Noted as relevant but no specific assessment for these minor amendments.
Policy O/RES/P/18
Requires comprehensive scheme for tidying the complex, woodland management, new planting, and consultation with Manx National Heritage on archaeology for proposals under O/RES/P/15-17. Policies read together but not directly applied to amendments.
Policy O/RES/R/1
Encourages introduction of public right of way through the site from Ballacottier Road to Creg-ny-Baa in schemes under prior policies. Mentioned but not assessed.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 01/1894/03-02A and 01/1894/03-03A date stamped the 17th July 2006 and drawing no. 01/1894/01-02E date stamped the 15th August 2006.
recommend that the planning application be approved
Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval. Lilybank Residents raised objections to visibility, light pollution, materials, and access across multiple related applications including 06/01201/B.
Key concern: increased size of extensions requiring inconspicuous masonry paint to blend into countryside
Lilybank Residents
ObjectionIt is our understanding from previous planning applications that the colour of masonry paint to be applied to this building shall be such as to cause the structure to be inconspicuous in the countryside. This is even more important now that it is proposed to increase the size of extensions.; all traffic to the site both during and after construction shall be via the "track" to Ballacottier Road.
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
No CommentOnchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
