27 January 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Ballashee, Cordeman Road, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3aj
The proposal involved building a 2.1m tall stone boundary wall to separate the curtilage of Ballashee dwelling from its neighbour, Cronk-ny-Shee, in a rural countryside location. The site consists of traditional buildings converted into two dwellings, approved under 22/00290/B at appeal but with condition 4 specificall…
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The officer determined that the proposed 2.1m stone wall exactly duplicated the location and height of the wall deemed unacceptable in the prior application 22/00290/B, which was specifically omitted …
Housing Policy 11
Requires conversion of existing rural buildings to best maintain original character and interest. The officer found the wall would harm the traditional character approved under this prior conversion permission, undermining the appeal conditions.
Housing Policy 15
Requires alterations/extensions to traditional buildings to respect existing character. The proposal failed as it reintroduced elements specifically conditioned against to protect the traditional layout.
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for visual/character impact (b), neighbouring amenity (c), and respecting site/surroundings (g). The wall's visual impact from afar and on courtyard character conflicted with these criteria.
Environment Policy 42
Designed to take into account local character and identity. The officer assessed the wall as detracting from the rural traditional identity, consistent with the prior Inspector's harm findings.
Spatial Policy 5
Promotes good design. Listed but not specifically tested against the proposal in the assessment.
no objection
in support
