17 September 2013 · Planning Committee
Spring Waters, Ballamodha Straight, Ballamodha, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3az
The proposal seeks approval in principle to replace existing small dwellings (Springwaters cottage 269 sq m, bungalow 44 sq m, Close Clark and outbuildings) with a substantial 8-bedroom house (1526 sq m including 266 sq m leisure space, 8.5-10.5m high), staff accommodation, large equestrian facility (75m long indoor ar…
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The officer noted the proposal conflicted with Housing Policy 14 as the new dwelling is substantially larger (467% increase over existing 313 sq m) and more prominent than previously refused schemes, …
General Policy 3
Presumption against countryside development except specified exceptions including replacement dwellings (HP14) and previously developed land where impact reduced. Proposal fitted replacement but exceeded 50% size limit; officer weighed as not fully compliant but economic benefits provided 'overriding need' exception.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding national need/no alternative; large scale/visibility breached but economic growth via draft Economy PPS tipped balance as material consideration.
Housing Policy 14
Replacement dwellings not substantially different in size/siting (max 50% increase); proposal 467% larger/more prominent but exceptionally departed from due to economic benefits outweighing harm, stone finishes, curtilage containment improving on prior schemes.
Environment Policy 19
Equestrian ok in countryside if no amenity/ag land/highway loss; site scrub (not Class 1-2), private use, new access conditioned.
Environment Policy 20
Presumption against large equestrian in High Landscape/Coastal Value; site not designated.
Environment Policy 21
Equestrian buildings not detrimental to countryside character; stone/sheeted roof, massing mitigated but visible - acceptable per precedents.
Reserved matters approval
Approval of the details of siting, design, external appearance of the building, internal layout, means of access, landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.
Reserved matters application time limit
The application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Planning Authority before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission.
Overall time limit
The development to which this permission relates shall begin within 4 years of the date of this permission or within two years of the final approval of the reserved matters, whichever is the later.
East elevations stone finish
Notwithstanding condition 1 above, the elevations of the proposed buildings which face east must be finished in stone, as shown in the submitted drawings.
Approval limited to principle on specific drawings
This approval relates to the principle of the demolition of the buildings on site and their replacement by a new dwelling, staff accommodation and equestrian facilities, and associated garaging, landscaping and new access all as shown in drawings SC1197-P-10-01, 02A, SC1197-P-12-01A, SC1197-P-10-02, SC1197-P-10-03B, SC1197-P-10-04, SC1197-P-10-05, SC1197-P-10-06 all received on 31st July, 2013.
Block off existing access
The application for the reserved matters must include provision for the blocking off of the access from the site including Close Clark such that all access from the site is through the new access proposed as part of this application onto the A3.
Personal to applicant Mr Quirk
The development hereby approved may be taken up only by the applicant, Mr. Quirk and the first occupation of the house and equestrian facilities hereby approved must be by the applicant described above together with any dependants thereof.
No permitted development rights
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012, no garage, shed, greenhouse, polytunnel, car port, flagpole or extension to the dwelling may be undertaken without written permission from the planning authority in the form of a planning approval.
Pre-commencement new access
Prior to the commencement of any other works on site, the new access, complete with visibility splays of 2.4 m by 215 m in each direction must be formed and available for use and the existing access from the site to the lane alongside Close Clark must be closed off to vehicular traffic. All construction traffic and occupants and users of the site must thereafter only use the proposed new access as a means of entering and exiting the site.
Private equestrian only
The equestrian facilities hereby approved may be used only as private facilities incidental to the occupation of the main dwelling, and may not be used by the public or for commercial purposes.
no objection
Strong support; significant economic benefits including construction Exchequer £519k, 8 on-site jobs, business expansions creating further employment; applicant entrepreneur with global interests committing to Island base near airport
acceptable subject to conditions: pre-commencement new access with 2.4x215m splays, sole site access during construction, 6.5m driveway width
