**Document:** Planning Statement **Application:** 16/00997/B — Alterations to dwelling including partial demolition and replacement windows **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2016-10-13 **Parish:** Braddan **Document Type:** report / planning_statement **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/20490-union-mills-ballerghy-farmhouse-lhergy-replacement-demolition/documents/1317307 --- # Planning Statement ## Introduction [Table omitted in markdown export] The application site is the Farmhouse, Ballerghy Farm, Lhergy Cripperty, Union Mills. This is a full planning application to propose the demolition of the western portion of the building, alterations to existing openings, the creation of new openings and the installation of replacement windows and doors throughout. ## Site The application site is a rural site located off Lhergy Cripperty, approximately 1 mile West-Southwest of Union Mills, between Peel Road and Cool Road. The site can be viewed from Lergity Cripperty, 0.4km away and Peel Road, 1.1km away. The building is a traditional two-storey, three-bay Marw farmhouse with a catslide extension to the rear. ## Justification + Proposal The proposal includes the removal of the catslide extension to the West Elevation, removing the half level accommodation to the rear of the building. The internal layouts will be reorganised, moving the living, dining and kitchen areas to upper level with 2 no. bedrooms and bathroom to the ground floor. Following the demolition of the catslide extension the existing openings to the resulting external wall will be retained. Privacy to the ground floor bedrooms will be maintained by retaining the solid masonry walls, without additional windows to the lower west elevation. The existing vertical opening, which currently accommodates the staircase will be glazed and a new timber entrance door installed to the ground floor. A clerestory window is proposed to the eaves level of the west elevation to allow light to penetrate the first floor living spaces. The existing windows are uPVC double glazed units of a variety of types; which have replaced the original timber windows. The existing windows are of varying condition and do not visually appear as consistent set. The proposal is to replace the below standard uPVC windows with thermally efficient double glazed units in aluminium/timber composite frames. The majority of these will be single pane double glazed units in opening casement frames, as can be seen in many similar buildings around the island. As the only public views of the property are long distance views, these will not present a noticeably different appearance than a more traditional sash window with transom. ## Relevant Planning Policy The relevant policies in the Strategic Plan 2007 are; Strategic Policy 12 "Favourable consideration will generally be given to proposals for improving the quality and condition of the existing housing stock..." This proposal seeks to upgrade and refurbish the existing farmhouse. The internal floor plans are to be reconfigured making the house suitable for 21st century living. This will include upgrading elements of the building envelope, such as the roof and windows, as well as rationalising the external pipework and services, reducing their visual impact. Planning Circular 1/98 'The Alteration and Replacement of Windows' "If the original windows are still in place they should preferably be repaired, if the repair is impracticable, replacement windows must be the same as the originals..." The original windows have been replaced in the past with uPVC windows. The proposal is to replace the existing below standard uPVC windows with thermally efficient double glazed units in aluminium/timber composite frames. Improving both the thermal efficiency and visual impact of the building. This drawing has been produced solely for the purpose of a building control application for the refurbishment of Ballerghey Farmhouse for Mr Illiam Christian. This drawing and the information herein is to be used solely for the purpose of this building control application. Under no circumstances may it be used for any form of pricing, tendering, demolition or construction work. All structural information indicated on this drawing is as provided by John Gray, Structural and Civil Engineers and is included for information and coordination purposes only. PLANNING & BUILDING CIRCULATION RECEIVED 11 AUG 1978 GRADE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ASSOCIATES 19 AUG 2016 PLANNING ISSUE PLANNING Mr Illiam Christian 123_Ballerghey Farmhouse Lhergy Cripperty, Union Mills Number 13 Scale nta Planning Statement Should create these data showing a 1st-2nd edition local environment for site price by participating parties. Any distribution should advance information given on this drawing and then give a statement of reputation or site level for conflict immediately to the project contract or writing. --- *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/20490-union-mills-ballerghy-farmhouse-lhergy-replacement-demolition/documents/1317307*