21 October 2003 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment
41, Larivane Meadows, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 4jf
The proposal sought permission to use a modern two-storey semi-detached house on a new residential estate in Andreas village for occasional holiday letting between Easter and October, primarily by family but with option for 1-2 week tourist lets accommodating up to 5 people.
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The Planning Committee refused the application twice (initially 20 June 2003 for identical prior app 03/00310/C, then 16 Oct 2003 and review 12 Dec 2003), stating 'the use of the dwelling as holiday a…
North Eastern Sector Plan
Registration and Grading Commission stated proposal in sympathy with policy for quality rural self-catering tourist accommodation. Planning Committee did not reference specific policy tests but prioritised residential amenity and precedent over tourism support. No officer assessment of policy conflict.
Planning Circular 10/91
Cited by Registration and Grading Commission as supportive of application alongside Sector Plan. Not explicitly assessed against by officer or Committee; refusal focused on amenity/precedent without policy breach stated.
Time limit
This approval shall be limited to a period of 5 years from the date of this notice, following which the use of the property shall revert to that of a residential dwelling.
Fully supports; quality rural self-catering; in sympathy with North Eastern Sector Plan, Planning Circular 10/91; suitable for walkers etc.
no views; no adverse traffic impacts
Registration and Grading Commission fully supports the change of use to occasional summer holiday letting, citing sympathy with planning policy and tourism encouragement; Andreas Parish Commissioners strongly object due to residential nature of the estate; Highways Division has no objections; Fire Service recommends smoke detection.
Key concern: Larivane Meadows was built for residential use due to housing shortage for local buyers and workers, not holiday accommodation
Registration and Grading Commission
SupportThe Registration and Grading Commission fully supports the above planning application.; The application is in sympathy with Registration and Grading Commission policy to encourage the development of quality rural self catering tourist accommodation.; It is considered that the planning application would be in sympathy with current planning policy specifically the North Eastern Sector Plan, Planning Circular 10/91.
Registration and Grading Commission
SupportThe Registration & Grading Commission fully supports the above planning application.; It is considered that the planning application would be in sympathy with current planning policy specifically the North Eastern Sector Plan, Planning Circular 10/91.
Andreas Parish Commissioners
Objectionmy Commissioners are totally opposed to such application
Andreas Parish Commissioners
Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and are opposed to the proposal
Andreas Parish Commissioners
Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and are totally opposed to such proposal
Andreas Parish Commissioners
Objectionmy Commissioners do not wish to put forward any further views or comments at this stage, but they request that their previously submitted views and comments are taken into consideration
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection to BS 5446: Part 1: 1990 is recommended
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection to BS 5446: Part 1: 1990 is recommended in accordance with section 1.5 of The Building Regulations 1991 - Approved Document B
The original application for change of use of 41 Larivane Meadows from residential to occasional summer holiday letting was refused by the Planning Committee due to potential harm to residential amenity from tourist turnover and setting an undesirable precedent in a housing estate built for local buyers. The appellant argued family housing needs, support from Registration and Grading Commission, a precedent approval nearby, no traffic issues, economic benefits, and acceptance of a time-limited permission. The inspector found minimal risk to neighbour amenity from occasional arrivals/departures and no short-term impact on housing supply since the property was already let monthly, recommending approval with a 5-year condition. The Minister accepted the recommendation and allowed the appeal on 16 June 2004.
Precedent Value
This appeal shows inspectors may allow temporary holiday lets in residential estates where properties are already off-market via other lets, provided time-limited to safeguard housing stock. Applicants should highlight existing non-market use and propose strict time conditions.
Inspector: Terrence Kemmann-Lane
