19 November 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Old Parsonage, St. Judes, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ew
The proposal seeks approval in principle to convert an existing barn on the curtilage of The Old Parsonage, a large two-storey detached dwelling in the rural village of St Judes, into a storage and packing facility for a small internet-based business dealing in precision satellite navigation equipment.
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The officer noted the site is zoned 'woodland' under the 1982 Development Plan, not for business use, but considered the conversion of an existing building (rather than new build) to have little signi…
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 which are date-stamped 3rd September 2007.
Bat protection scheme
Prior to a reserved matters application being submitted the applicant is to consult with the Planning Authority regarding the scheme which must allow for the retention of the bat roost and its use by bats. NB: The applicant is advised to discuss the bat protection scheme with the DAFF before submission to the Planning Authority.
No advertisements
No advertisement matter of any description shall be exhibited on these premises without the PRIOR written permission of the Planning Authority.
Use restriction
The building may be used for storage and packing purposes only and in association with the business operated by Mr A Smith and Mrs L Smith, for such time as they are resident at The Old Parsonage, and by no other.
no objections
no objection if conditioned to limit use to barn, exclude retail, and self-regulate by size; supports home internet businesses for employment/revenue
acceptable subject to condition for bat roost retention scheme; notes on swallows
no objection, recommend fire safety consultation note
Multiple consultees responded to application 07/01622/A for barn conversion at The Old Parsonage, St Judes, Andreas, with DAFF raising bat roost concerns and recommending a specific condition, while Highways, Parish Commissioners, and Fire Service had no objections; Andrew Jessop…
Key concern: protected bat roost requiring retention scheme
DAFF Wildlife & Conservation Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe upstairs room has evidence of recent bat occupation and therefore forms a roost, which is protected under the Wildlife Act 1990.; I believe that we could agree a scheme at a later date, which allows for the operation of this business in a way that also provides for the retention of the bat roost.; Planning Condition: A scheme for the use of the barn must be agreed by the Planning Committee before any changes are made to the structure or the upstairs is used for business use. The scheme must allow for the retention of the bat roost and its use by bats.; Planning Note: The applicant is advised to discuss the bat protection scheme with the DAFF before submission to the Planning Committee.
Conditions requested: A scheme for the use of the barn must be agreed by the Planning Committee before any changes are made to the structure or the upstairs is used for business use. The scheme must allow for the retention of the bat roost and its use by bats.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No ObjectionPrior to commencement of any works the applicant is advised to consult with the Fire Safety Department with regard to the general fire precautions contained within this application.; Recommend: Approve
Andrew Jessopp
Conditional No ObjectionIf permission was granted subject to conditions that strictly limited the business use to the barn and not the remainder of the site, and excluded retail use then I have no objection.; the proposal is for the conversion of an existing building rather than the construction of a new building and will therefore have little significant visual impact.
Conditions requested: permission subject to conditions that strictly limited the business use to the barn and not the remainder of the site, and excluded retail use
Neville Kent
No CommentIf the planning committee intend to pass this application could I ask them to consider putting restrictions on its use in the form of noise, light and hours worked and if the house is subsequently sold on to another party that any approval for a small business needs to be reapplied for.; The concern I have is one I ran into some years ago in the UK. This was where approval for a light industrial business which is similar to that requested here was approved. As soon as that approval was given the house was put back on to the market as a property with planning permission to run a light industrial business which in the event turned out to be metal working.
Conditions requested: restrictions on noise, light and hours worked; if the house is subsequently sold on to another party that any approval for a small business needs to be reapplied for
