4 June 2013 · Planning Committee
Spring Waters, Ballamodha Straight, Ballamodha, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3az
The proposal involved replacing existing small-scale buildings, including a traditional cottage (269 sq m), small bungalow (44 sq m), garages and former cottage, with a much larger 1526 sq m stone-finished dwelling featuring 8 bedrooms, leisure wing and extensive garaging, plus a large 75m-long equestrian building, new…
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Officer report concluded refusal was 'finely balanced' but tipped against due to site's planning history of two prior refusals upheld on appeal for oversized replacement dwellings (PA 06/01915/B at 87…
General Policy 3
Presumption against development outside settlements except specified cases including replacement dwellings (HP12-14). Proposal tested as replacement but failed due to scale/siting not improving environment; not previously developed land as buildings not redundant.
Environment Policy 1
Countryside protected for own sake; no overriding national need demonstrated as economic benefits uncertain/unenforceable despite draft Planning & Economy PPS.
Housing Policy 14
Replacement dwellings limited to 50% floor increase unless poor form replaced by traditional character or less visual impact; existing main house traditional (269 sq m), outbuildings low-impact; proposal 1526 sq m (467% increase), grander/more visible despite stone, no exception met per prior appeals.
Environment Policy 21
Equestrian buildings not detrimental to countryside character; large scale/visibility accepted if not in high landscape area (not here) but combined with dwelling increases overall impact.
Environment Policy 19
Equestrian ok if no amenity/agricultural/highway loss; highways deferred comment, no high quality ag land loss noted.
No objection but suggest consideration of landscaping and highway safety (access in 50mph zone)
Strong support for significant economic benefits: £460k VAT, £286k tax from construction, 7FT/1PT jobs (£157k salaries), business expansion/jobs, construction spend with locals; applicant Manx-born entrepreneur with finance/resources
No objection subject to pond inlet/outlet details discussed prior to detailed application
