15 November 2011 · Development Control Manager (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Land At, Loughcroute, Postal Locality, Jurby East, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ha
The proposal was for approval in principle to erect a dwelling on the eastern part of the 1.8-acre garden of the existing house Loughcroute, located on the southern side of the B3 highway in Jurby East.
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The officer determined that the site is on 'white land' not designated for development in the countryside, creating a presumption against the proposal with no justification provided to set aside polic…
Strategic Aim
Requires directing development to meet needs while protecting countryside and heritage. Officer found proposal contravenes this by introducing unwarranted countryside development without sustainability justification.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
New development primarily within towns/villages; countryside only in exceptional cases per para 6.3. No exceptional circumstances demonstrated.
Strategic Policy 10
Promotes integrated transport minimising car journeys and ensuring highway safety. Insufficient access/visibility info failed this test.
General Policy 3
Development not permitted outside zoned areas except specific exceptions (e.g. agricultural housing, redundant building conversion). Proposal fits none.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside outside settlements unless overriding national need. No such need or alternative shown.
Housing Policy 4
New housing primarily in towns/villages; countryside only for agricultural housing, conversions or replacements. Proposal not exceptional.
Environment Policy 7
Prohibits harm to watercourses without mitigation; requires 8m buffer, risk assessment. Watercourse through site with no details provided.
no objections
