**Document:** Supporting Planning Statement Progeny **Application:** 10/01800/A — Approval in principle for erection of a dwelling to replace existing redundant shed **Decision:** Refused **Decision Date:** 2011-03-28 **Parish:** Rushen **Document Type:** report / planning_statement **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/243-colby-farm-cronk-y-replacement-new-build/documents/1160661 --- # Supporting Planning Statement Progeny ## Progeny **Design, Planning & Drawing Services** **Planning & Building Control Division** **Department of Infrastructure** **Murray House** **Mount Havelock** **Douglas** **Isle of Man IM1 2SF** **Receives** **DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE** **PLANNING AND BUILDING** **Town of New York 2010** **Docket:** 7th December 2010 For the attention of the Secretary to the Planning Committee ### Re: Application for Approval in Principle to Replace Redundant Agricultural Shed with Detached Dwelling at Robin Hill Farm, Cronk-y-Dhooney, Ballakilpheric, Colby We write in support of the above application on behalf of the owner and applicant, Mr & Mrs MacQuillan, with regard to replacement of an existing agricultural shed with a detached dwelling. The existing shed is a large concrete block structure with corrugated sheet roof, measuring approximately 20m x 20m x 6m high at the apex (see attached photographs 1, 2 & 6). It was built as a storage shed for use in association with Robin Hill Farm but due to the reduced/changed nature of the farm activities is now redundant. It is located on the corner of the access lane leading to other properties at Cronk-y-Dhooney, adjacent to "Rose Cottage" and opposite "Kensa", and shares access onto this lane with Robin Hill Farm itself. The application in principle is to replace this shed with a detached single dwelling in order to make better use of the site, to improve the architectural merit of the buildings thereon and enhance the general surroundings by removal of this unsightly building. As a consequence, the aspects from the nearest properties will be significantly improved as a result of this proposal. In addition, a narrow strip of land will be given over to the adjacent lane to improve vehicular access, as it is believed by the owner that the existing shed may actually encroach onto the original lane. As can be seen from the drawings, the proposed dwelling is based on a Manx vernacular cottage design generally in accordance with Planning Circular "Development in the Countryside 3/91" and is very similar to the surrounding properties (see attached photographs 3, 4 & 5). Access to the site is via an existing gateway to Robin Hill Farm, which it is proposed to divide equally between the new dwelling and the farmhouse. A single garage has also been shown on the proposed site plan drawing, which would be built in the same materials and finishes as the proposed new dwelling. It is understood from discussions with the planning officer that the application will need to be assessed with respect to the Southern area plan. It is believed that the proposal would make a significant improvement to the general appearance of the Cronk-y-Dhooney hamlet and to the residential amenity of the adjacent properties as well as replacing a redundant, somewhat ugly concrete block shed. Yours sincerely, Peter Foxton Progeny Limited, 51A Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2LD, British Isles Tel: +44 (0) 1624 619093 Fax: +44 (0) 1624 614847. Email: enquiry@progeny.co.ir Directors: P Foxton, A Gordon A Limited Company Incorporated in the Isle of Man Registration No. 113857C ## Progeny ### Photographs to accompany planning application in principle - Robin Hill Farm ![A photograph showing a long, single-story grey block building, likely a shed or outbuilding, situated in a grassy field with trees in the background.](https://images.planningportal.im/2010/12/6066.jpg) Photo 1 - Existing shed East elevation ![A photograph showing the north side of an existing weathered brick outbuilding or shed, partially obscured by trees and a white fence in the foreground.](https://images.planningportal.im/2010/12/6067.jpg) Photo 2 - Existing shed North gable (boundary towards "Rose Cottage") [^0] [^0]: Progeny Limited, 51A Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2LD, British Isles Tel: +44 (0) 1624619093 Fax: +44 (0) 1624614847 Email: enquiry@progeny.co.im Photo 3 - "Kensa" (opposite from existing shed) Photo 4 - "Rose Cottage" ![A photograph of a two-story stone house with white window frames, partially obscured by trees and a hedge.](https://images.planningportal.im/2010/12/6068.jpg) ![A photograph of a stone cottage named 'Rose Cottage' with cars parked in the driveway and a person standing nearby.](https://images.planningportal.im/2010/12/6069.jpg) Photo 5 - "Cronk-y-Dhooney Cottage" Photo 6 - View towards "Rose Cottage" and "Cronk-y-Dhooney Cottage" showing relative position/height of existing shed to South of these properties ![A photograph of a white, two-story detached house featuring a conservatory and a smaller single-story outbuilding or garage attached to the front.](https://images.planningportal.im/2010/12/6070.jpg) ![A photograph showing a grassy field in the foreground with a wooden post, looking towards a stone wall and white buildings in the background under a blue sky.](https://images.planningportal.im/2010/12/6071.jpg) --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/243-colby-farm-cronk-y-replacement-new-build/documents/1160661*