20 January 2009 · Acting Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority (Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Ballagawne Farm, Peel Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hl
The proposal involved converting an L-shaped stone barn northwest of the A4 road and south of Ballagawne Farm House into a substantial single dwelling using traditional materials like double-glazed timber windows and natural slate roof.
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The officer found the proposal complied with Housing Policy 11 as the stone barn is of sufficient architectural interest with an attractive appearance and character, redundant for its original agricul…
Environment Policy 11
Requires coastal development not to increase flooding/erosion risks, prejudice natural sea defences, or necessitate extra coast protection. Officer assessed the existing barn as sufficiently distant from the coastline, with no prior concerns raised in related applications, concluding it would not prejudice coastal processes or increase erosion.
Housing Policy 11
Permits rural building conversions only if redundant, structurally sound, of interest, large enough for a dwelling, compatible with surroundings/services, and using original materials/appearance without rebuilding ruins. Officer confirmed all criteria met: stone barn of interest/redundant/sound/size-appropriate, near farmhouse for services, sympathetic conversion reusing apertures with traditional materials; principle established previously.
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 the existing barn to a dwelling, Ballagawne Farm, Peel Road, Kirk Michael as shown by the plans and information Location Plan, 34.1.08, 35.2.08, 36.3.08, 88.4.08, 89.5.08 and 90.6.08 all received 13th October 2008.
Single dwelling only
The building may only be used as a single dwelling.
Stainless steel flue
Prior to the commencement of works, a drawing must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority showing a stainless steel flue in place of the proposed chimney. No development may take place subsequently except in accordance with the drawing so approved.
Approved access construction
Prior to the occupation of the converted barn, the access approved under planning application 07/00308/B must be constructed and made available for use for future occupants of the property.
Timber windows and doors
All windows and doors must be timber construction and maintained as such thereafter unless otherwise approved by the Planning Authority.
Slate roof
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Conservation roof lights
All roof lights must be 'Conservation' type.
Retain stonework
All existing stone work must be retained and not rendered or painted.
Lime mortar repointing
Any repointing must be carried out using lime mortar.
Do not oppose
No objection in principle, subject to use of the recently approved access from the farm onto the main road
