10 March 2008 · Planning Committee
Cabbyl Ushtey, Ballagilley Farm, Gooseneck Road, Hibernia, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1ep
The proposal seeks approval in principle to convert an existing stone barn within Ballagilley Farm into a farmworkers dwelling with integral garage, including space for 4 bedrooms, reception rooms, study, kitchen/dining, utility, bathroom, cloakroom.
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The officer recommended approval based on compliance with Housing Policy 11 for conversion of redundant rural buildings of architectural/historic interest, as the stone barn is redundant for agricultu…
General Policy 3
Permits development on unzoned land exceptionally for conversion of redundant rural buildings of architectural/historic interest (ref Housing Policy 11). Officer assessed proposal fits this exception as barn meets all HP11 criteria, unlike prior new-build refusal.
Environment Policy 2
Protects High Landscape/Coastal Value (AHLV) areas; development allowed if no harm to character or location essential. Conversion re-uses existing building, enhances visual appearance of prominent barn, no harm.
Housing Policy 11
Permits rural building conversions if redundant, structurally sound, of interest, large enough, compatible use/services. Officer tested each paragraph: (a) redundant per site visit/DAFF precedents; (b) survey shows repairable; (c) historic stone barn/water wheel; (d) large for 4-bed dwelling; (e) farmworker use ok, overlooking for reserved matters; (f) services feasible.
Time limit and reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the barn conversion as proposed in the submitted documents which are date-stamped 24th October 2007 and 14th February 2008.
Water wheel investigation
The application for reserved matters must include a report to demonstrate that the applicant has carried out an investigation to see if the water wheel and any internal machinery and/or apparatus relevant to the original use of the building can be retained as part of the new use.
No objection subject to condition preserving waterwheel, leat and associated internal machinery
Support the scheme as conversion preferable to new build, subject to preserving waterwheel, leat and internal machinery; rare farm mill features.
