2 November 2017 · Planning Committee
Cronk Aust, Andreas Road, Aust, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 4ef
The proposal sought to remove agricultural occupancy conditions (conditions 4 and 5 of PA 01/02440/A and condition 4 of PA 02/02584/REM) from the dwelling at Cronk Mooar, approved in 2002/2003 as an agricultural worker's home.
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The officer assessed that insufficient evidence was submitted to show the property was no longer required for an agricultural worker, as the applicants still intended to farm and needed equity to expa…
General Policy 3
Seeks to control development in the countryside. Officer found proposal failed as agricultural need still existed on the farm and locality; Committee deemed exceptional circumstances justified removal while supporting agricultural aims.
Environment Policy 14
Requires demonstration that agricultural dwellings are no longer needed. Assessed against long-term need both on the particular farm (applicants wished to expand) and locality (other tied dwellings and recent approvals noted); evidence insufficient per officer.
Housing Policy 8
Mandates occupancy restriction to persons engaged in agriculture for approved agricultural dwellings. Policy tested via evidence of ongoing need; removal not usually granted without proof need no longer warrants reservation.
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.
Suspension of permitted development rights
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no garages or other free standing buildings shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwelling known as Cronk Mooar, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Do not oppose
Although the Commissioners agree that the condition can be removed, they would like to see an alternative condition that the property cannot be sold for a period of time, they suggest 15 years
Lezayre Parish Commissioners objected to the removal of the agricultural occupancy condition due to ongoing agricultural use at the site, while Highways Division did not oppose the application.
Key concern: removal of agricultural worker occupancy condition despite ongoing agricultural use
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
ObjectionRefused 3-2 majority - The property was built for agricultural purposes, which still continue. The Commissioners do not approve the removal of the "Agricultural Worker" condition on this application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighway Services do not oppose this application.; DNOC on 10/02/17; Do not oppose
