10 August 2004 · Planning Committee
Ramscraigs, Grenaby Road, Dogmills, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 4an
The proposal sought to remove the agricultural occupancy condition from a modest 2-bedroom bungalow built in 1982 under a 1980 approval (IDO 50777) on a small plot in rural Bride. The applicants, elderly Mr and Mrs Corlett, wished to sell and move to Ramsey for health reasons, claiming no demand due to depressed agricu…
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Requires evidence that long-term need for ag. workers dwellings no longer warrants reserving it, tested by marketing at discounted value vs open market. Officer assessed marketing at full £295k open market value (no discount applied, per valuer), failing the test as it did not reflect restricted value. Tension: applicants argued depressed agriculture but provided no valuation discount or long-term unsaleability proof.
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
Site unzoned for private residential ('white land'); removing condition creates unrestricted rural dwelling, contrary to countryside policy. Previous 96/0802 refusal cited this; current app failed as no proven absence of ag. demand.
no views on the application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
no one showing any interest in purchasing the property; from past experience no demand for properties with Agricultural Workers tie; two properties on Garey Road, Lezayre recently had conditions removed.
not aware of any persons satisfying ag. workers conditions close to retirement looking for such a dwelling; farm workers unlikely to afford £295,000 given wages (enclosed wages order ~£181-214/week).
