19 March 2007 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment
Donalds Cottage, Glen Auldyn, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ah
The proposal involved converting Donald's Cottage, a derelict single-storey building in wooded countryside within an Area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance, into a gamekeeper's store for the Glen Auldyn Sporting Syndicate.
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The Minister followed the inspector's report, which concluded the building fails the tests in paragraph 2 of Planning Circular 3/89: it is not registered/worthy of registration, lacks particular archi…
Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Requires redundant rural buildings for renovation to be registered/worthy, of architectural/historic interest, or beneficial to countryside character; must be substantially intact and use original materials. Inspector found Donald's Cottage fails all para 2 tests, not intact, eyesore; new roof breaches para 4(b) using non-slate. No public benefit overrides in sensitive landscape.
Do not oppose
Recommend smoke detection (informative)
No strong objection to restoration if not dwelling; query prior roof permission
