23 August 2007 · Planning Committee
Workshop, Minerva House, Lane From Tynwald Mills Road, Tynwald Mills, St Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3af
The proposal involved converting a disused stone barn (lacking a roof but with sound walls) and attached workshop into a dwelling, with a single-storey extension to the northwest elevation in coursed stonework matching the existing building, a mono-pitch rear extension for a garden room and staircase, re-roofing in dar…
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A previous 1996 appeal refusal (PA 95/1434) found the barn not 'substantially intact' per Planning Circular 3/89 and visually intrusive in the rural landscape, but circumstances changed: the surroundi…
Housing Policy 11
Requires rural buildings for dwelling conversion to meet 6 criteria: redundant, structurally stable, architectural/historic/social interest, large enough for satisfactory dwelling with only modest/subordinate extensions, compatible with adjoining uses, satisfactory services. Officer found building redundant and stable, extensions modest (porch/utility and garden room/staircase), use compatible, but acknowledged not complying with all criteria; approved on balance due to site context.
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 drawing numbers 245-01 and 03 and information submitted as part of this application, date stamped 28th March 2007 along with the structural analysis/report dated 24th July 2007.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Plumbing internal
All plumbing stacks must be constructed internally.
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
No rebuilding if unstable
No approval is hereby granted or implied to the rebuilding of any part of the structure if it is subsequently found to be unstable.
Timber windows
The proposed windows must be of timber construction.
No future replacements
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no external doors, roof lights or windows shall be replaced (other than those expressly authorised by this permission).
no objection
do not oppose
initial objections withdrawn by email 18/5/07
thoughtfully and sensitively prepared... welcome this proposal... subject to planting scheme and boundary discussions
