9 August 2016 · Planning Committee
The Workshop Claddagh Farm, Sulby Bridge, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ez
The proposal involves converting redundant barns and outbuildings, including a modern steel-framed barn and older stable buildings, into a watchmakers workshop with staff facilities, office, display area, and storage.
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The proposal was recommended for approval despite being potentially contrary to the development plan, as it makes good use of redundant agricultural buildings for a unique, high-value watchmaking busi…
Environment Policy 16
Requires that buildings in countryside can accommodate new use without extension or adverse change to appearance/character. Proposal includes small extensions (25sqm link, 50sqm gable extension) but officer found material considerations like economic benefits and design quality overrode this, with changes reducing visual impact.
Strategic Policy 1
Supports re-use of redundant or under-used buildings. Older barns unsuitable for modern agriculture; modern barn under-used for storage; proposal brings into active economic use.
General Policy 3
Supports best use of land with redundant buildings and economic diversity. Justified setting aside countryside presumption due to business prestige.
Business Policy 1
Supports growth of employment opportunities. Proposal creates new jobs in specialised manufacturing.
Business Policy 7
Supports office space in countryside buildings of historic interest if appropriate for securing renovation. Older barns have architectural interest; office use proposed.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Personal permission
The use hereby approved shall only be for the benefit of Mr Roger Smith, the applicant, and in accordance with the details set out in the supporting Design Statement (date-stamped as having been received 16th June 2016) submitted by the applicant/agent. Reason: While the development hereby approved is considered acceptable in this location given the special circumstances of the applicant, this may not be the case in respect of any other future users of the site.
Visibility splays and passing places
Prior to any construction works commencing on site, the visibility splays and passing places must be provided in accordance with Drawing 10 (date-stamped as having been received 16th June 2016) and retained as such. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
No opposition; previous access arrangements acceptable, any undischarged highways conditions from prior approval should apply
Unanimously approved the planning application
Strong support for expansion of successful manufacturing business creating employment, fiscal benefits, and positive PR for Isle of Man horology
Lezayre Parish Commissioners approved the application 16/00680/B unanimously with no concerns or conditions raised.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportApproved Unanimous; Conversion and extensions to existing barns and out buildings to provide a watchmakers workshop - outbuildings Claddagh Farm Sulby Bridge Sulby Lezayre - Approved Unanimous.
