10 October 2008 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Rhenny Mooar Farm, Rhenny Road, Greeba, Isle Of Man, IM4 2dt
The proposal involves converting an existing stone barn on the curtilage of Rhenny Mooar Farm into ancillary accommodation for the main dwelling, with a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and an office/studio with kitchenette on the ground floor.
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Housing Policy 11 sets criteria for converting rural buildings to residential use, requiring redundancy of original use, structural capability, architectural/historic interest, sufficient size for a d…
Housing Policy 11
HP11 permits conversion of rural buildings to dwellings where redundant, structurally capable, of interest, large enough, compatible with surroundings, and serviced without public cost; must re-establish original appearance with matching materials, no rebuilding. Officer assessed the stone barn meets all tests: redundant agricultural use, structurally sound, of architectural interest as 'typical farm cottage', converted without extensions, using hardwood windows/doors and dark slate roof. Proposal preserves building in high landscape value area.
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 conversion of an agricultural building to form ancillary living accommodation and an office/studio as shown by the plans and information 1.1629 P01, 1.1629 P02, 1.1629 P03, 1.1629.01 and Completed Checklist submitted and date stamped 16th July 2008.
Roof materials
The roof must be finished in dark natural slate.
Window and door materials
All windows and doors must be constructed from hardwood.
Office use restriction
The approved office/studio may be used only by persons residing at the property Rhenny Mooar Farm.
No objections
German Parish Commissioners have no objection to the application. Highways Division deferred response pending clarification on office use and traffic generation. Public representation from Andrew Jessopp notes no policy conflict if office is home office.
Key concern: Lack of information on office use and potential traffic generation
German Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objection to this application.
Highways Division
No CommentDefer; There is no information provided on what the office is to be used for. This may generate traffic.
Andrew Jessopp
No ObjectionI note the description fails to mention the use of the proposed converted 'accommodation' is also for office use. However, if the office is to be a 'home' office then I do not think it creates a conflict with policy. Otherwise the proposal appears in conformity with HP11.
