1 November 2013
Field 430242, Corlea Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ba
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The original application for approval in principle for a replacement dwelling was refused by the Planning Authority due to its siting, size, and design contravening Housing Policy 14 and Environment Policy 1 by creating a visual intrusion in an open field. Appellants argued the existing bungalow was of poor form, the new site was safer, precedents existed, and their economic contributions warranted approval. The inspector found the proposal would have greater visual impact, exceed policy size limits, and harm countryside character without justifying circumstances. The Minister disagreed, finding the north-west siting with mature tree screening and similar footprint acceptable in this context, allowing the appeal subject to conditions including reserved matters approval and tree protection.
Precedent Value
Shows ministerial override possible where screening and context-specific siting mitigate policy conflicts despite inspector recommendation against; applicants should emphasise landscaping enhancements with mature trees and site-specific merits, as each case assessed individually.
Inspector: Ruth V MacKenzie BA(Hons) MRTPI
