11 December 2009 · Minister (via Chief Executive I. T. Thompson, accepting Independent Inspector Neil A C Holt's recommendation)
Golf Links, Fort Island, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tr
The proposal sought approval of reserved matters following an approval in principle granted in 2004 (extended to 31 March 2009) for a large house not exceeding 8500 sq ft, gate lodge around 1000 sq ft, and tennis court on a triangular site forming part of Castletown Golf Course, with over 200m frontage on Derbyhaven Ro…
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The inspector concluded there was no valid in-principle permission as Condition 1 required reserved matters approval within two years (extended to 31 March 2009), and while submitted earlier, they wer…
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside zoned areas except specific cases including previously developed land where redundant use, redevelopment reduces landscape impact, and improves environment. Site mainly open golf course (not significant buildings); proposal doubles footprint, increases height/prominence—no environmental gain.
Spatial Policy 5
New development in countryside only per GP3. Site not in defined settlement (Derbyhaven omitted); golf course extension undesirable.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside for its own sake. Site in countryside outside settlements.
Housing Policy 4
Housing primarily in towns/villages or sustainable extensions; countryside exceptions per GP3. Derbyhaven lacks services, not listed.
Strategic Policy 1
Best use of resources, optimise previously developed land. Site partially developed but proposal not improving landscape/environment.
Had jurisdiction existed, reserved matters acceptable (size/design/materials satisfy in-principle permission; lodge marginally larger but not significantly different)
No objection subject to visibility splays 2m x 45m and gates set back 6m
