25 September 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
The Large Barn At Slegaby And Ballacottier, Clypse, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 5bw
The proposal sought minor amendments to planning approval 03/00471/B for a terrace of four three-storey dwellings with detached garages replacing the large barn at Slegaby Farm in Onchan. Amendments included adding dormer windows to improve headroom and chimneys for open fires, plus approval of reserved matters under c…
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The officer noted that the amendments—introduction of dormer windows and chimney changes—represent a 'relatively limited' level of alteration with 'limited impact' on the previously approved scheme, m…
Policy O/RES/P/15
Requires favourable consideration of converting the tuck mill into living accommodation retaining fabric, appearance and character, with consultation of Conservation Officer and Manx National Heritage. Officer referenced as part of suite of policies enabling site redevelopment but did not test specific aspects here as proposal amends prior approval compliant with policies.
Onchan Local Plan Policy O/RES/P/16
Favourable consideration for converting/restoring large stone barn for residential/tourist/light industry use, preserving character, demolishing adjacent derelict building. Forms context for prior approval being amended.
Policy O/RES/P/17
Favourable for demolition of large barn and replacement by new substantial dwelling in accordance with design policy, finished in Manx stone from demolished barn. Directly relevant to prior approval 03/00471/B for terrace replacement.
Policy O/RES/P/18
Requires comprehensive scheme for tidying complex, woodland management, new planting, and archaeological consultation for proposals under P/15-17. Amendments satisfy via reserved matters approval.
Policy O/RES/R/1
Encourages public right of way through site from Ballacottier Road to Creg-ny-Baa in schemes under P/15-17. Not specifically assessed in this amendment application.
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 01/1894/02-01C, 01/1894/02-02D and 01/1894/02-03A date stamped the 17th July 2006 and drawing no. 01/1894/01-02E date stamped the 15th August 2006.
recommend that the application be approved for planning purposes only
Do not oppose subject to the imposition of visibility splays of 2m by 23m (not imposed as outside scope)
request informative note to contact for water supply
recommend installation of mains wired smoke detection
request informative note to contact for electrical supply
Highways Division has no opposition subject to visibility splay conditions; utilities authorities request contact for services; Arboricultural Officer raises concerns over missing tree survey; Onchan Commissioners recommend approval; Fire Service recommends smoke detection; others note issues but no formal objections.
Key concern: lack of arboricultural information including tree survey and proposed tree planting details
Department of Transport Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo Not Oppose subject to the imposition of the following conditions; Highway issues approved under PA 03/00471/B
Conditions requested: visibility splays of 2 metres by 23 metres are required to provide safe visibility onto Siegaby Lane from the new agricultural lane
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee Note 2; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee Note (1)
Conditions requested: the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws.; For connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required, the applicant should contact the IoMWA Planning and Projects Section, tel. 69 59 58.
Arboricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
ObjectionGiven the lack of arboricultural information, it is not yet possible for us to determine the effect of this proposed development on the mature tree cover.; Whilst a site layout plan has been submitted, this does not qualify as a tree survey (Q.15b), for which the following details are required: species, size/maturity, crown spread (in metres), tree condition (health/quality).
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
