5 August 2004 · Planning Committee
Kerrowmoar Farm, Jurby East Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 3he
The proposal at Kerrowmoar Farm on Jurby East Road, Andreas, involved two parts: constructing dormers on the front and rear elevations of the existing farmhouse, and erecting a small retirement dwelling for the farmer to replace derelict outbuildings adjacent to the main house.
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The officer considered the dormer windows 'relatively minor and unobjectionable' with no adverse impacts noted. For the retirement dwelling, despite its modest size and close relation to the existing …
Planning Circular 3/88 - New Agricultural Dwellings
The policy requires evidence of real agricultural need sufficient to offset general objections to rural dwellings, addressing past accommodation, occupant role, site choice, holding size relative to dwelling, and functional need. The officer assessed the 25-acre holding as too small to justify the retirement dwelling despite applicant evidence of family farming and security needs, and DAFF confirmation of active use. Dormers were not assessed against this policy as minor alterations.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Dormers only
This approval relates only to the construction of dormers on the front and rear elevations of the existing dwelling as shown in the existing and proposed drawings date stamped 22nd March 2004. For the avoidance of doubt no permission is hereby granted or conferred for the erection of a farm workers retirement dwelling by this approval certificate.
No adverse traffic impacts
No objections
The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection to BS 5446: Part 1: 1990 is recommended
The farm is quite small at 25 acres but is actively farmed by the family... Mr. Bolton's reason for the dwelling is to enable him reduce his time spent on the farm and benefit by having a family member available to assist when needed.
All consultees either raised no objections or had no comments, with the Fire Service recommending smoke detection installation as a condition.
Chief Agricultural Officer
SupportThe farm is quite small at 25 acres but is actively farmed by the family, some 40-50 cattle are grazed on the farm and a small area is dedicated to vegetables.; Mr. Bolton's reason for the dwelling is to enable him reduce his time spent on the farm and benefit by having a family member available to assist when needed.
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
Highways Division
No CommentThe 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 in accordance with section 1.5 of The Building Regulations 1991 - Approved Document B
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
