22 March 2007 · Planning Committee
Seafield Farm, Bollyn Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ay
The proposal is for a new single-storey detached three-bedroom bungalow and detached garage on unzoned 'white land' in an area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance, close to an existing agricultural building used by the applicant.
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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 submitted documents and drawings 257-01 and 02199/1 all received on 15th December 2006.
Parking
Two off street parking spaces shall be provided within the curtilage of the proposed dwelling.
Personal permission
This permission may be taken up only by Mr Stewart Christian.
Agricultural occupancy
The occupation of the proposed dwelling must be limited to persons whose employment or latest employment is or was employed in agriculture in the Island and including also the dependants of such persons as aforesaid.
Boundary planting
Prior to any works on the proposed dwelling, there must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority detailed drawings, showing a suitable scheme for adequate planting along the site boundaries; the approved scheme must be implemented during the first planting season following the commencement of the development.
Materials - render
The external render must be finished with a dash finish, a sample of which must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Department prior to any works to the proposed dwelling commencing.
Do not oppose subject to imposition of condition for two off-street parking spaces
No comment on merits but request informative note for single water connection
No comment on merits but recommend mains wired smoke detection as informative note
