3 September 2010 · Planning Committee
Field 321439, Ballahutchin Hill, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4at
The application proposed two new dwellings for agricultural workers (one for Mr & Mrs David Quayle on Plot A and one for Mr & Mrs William Qualtrough on Plot B) plus a general purpose agricultural shed on farmland fields 321439 and 324201 at Glen Lough Farm.
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The decision followed detailed agricultural assessments confirming sufficient standard labour units (SLR exceeding 1 unit currently and projected to 1.5+ with expansion via the new building for lambin…
The Cleator appeal (AP07/0063) involved refusal of an agricultural dwelling in countryside; appellants argued business expansion justified need and site proximity to operations; inspector found business near but not yet at full-time threshold, deeming it premature despite accepting site location. The Quayle appeal involved refusal of two dwellings and agricultural building at established farm; appellant demonstrated need for one via son's full-time work but not second for son-in-law's fragmented part-time operation; inspector accepted building essential but split outcome. Both sites in high landscape value areas relying on Circulars 1/88, 3/88 and Strategic Plan policies. Cleator appeal recommended dismissed; Quayle recommended dismissed but noted one dwelling justifiable.
Precedent Value
Appeals set high bar for agricultural dwellings requiring proven full-time SLR beyond doubt, not just threshold/prospective; site in clusters acceptable if need met, favouring established holdings; learn to secure DAFF support early and demonstrate current full-time necessity over housing convenience.
Inspector: Neil A C Holt; Michael Hurley
