Approval in principle for the erection of a retirement cottage,

Field 234363, Douglas Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1au

Received13 Jul 2004

Validated19 Jul 2004

Committee22 Oct 2004

Decided6 Sept 2004

55 days

Received13 Jul 2004

Validated19 Jul 2004

Committee22 Oct 2004

Decided6 Sept 2004

55 days

Why was this refused?

Insufficient real agricultural need per Circular 3/88 para 2(a)(b)
Existing farmhouse and prior ag dwelling meet holding's needs
Inappropriate remote siting 200m from farm buildings
Risk of precedent and removal of ag occupancy conditions
Scale/nature of operation (small rare breeds farm) does not justify extra dwelling

The proposal sought approval in principle for a retirement cottage for Mr & Mrs J Graham at the south-east corner of field 234363, Cammall Farm, Douglas Road, Kirk Michael, to allow the applicant to retire due to health issues while remaining available to assist his son running the farm.

Refusal Reasons

✗The Planning Committee is not persuaded that the size of this holding and its level of operation are sufficient to justify setting aside the normal presumption against new residential development in the countryside.
✗Notwithstanding the above, the siting of the new dwelling is not adjacent to any buildings within the existing farm group and as such fails to comply with the advice given in Planning Circular 3/88 and could lead to further applications in the future for removal of any agricultural restriction which may be imposed on any new property.
✗The Planning Committee is not persuaded that this holding justifies the erection of a further dwelling, particularly as the farmland has been used in the past to support the erection of a retiring farmers dwelling (PA 89/0010 & 89/1495) which has been erected to the south of the farm buildings.
✗Notwithstanding the above, the siting of the new dwelling is not adjacent to the farm buildings or the other dwelling and as such fails to comply with the advice given in planning circular 3/88 and could lead to further applications in the future for the removal of any agricultural restriction which may be imposed on any new property.

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused6 September 2004

The Inspector interpreted Circular 3/88 strictly, requiring real agricultural need to justify a countryside dwelling, even for a farmer's retirement home; occasional assistance during lambing or son's…

Policies Assessed (2)

1/88

Planning Circular 1/88 Residential Housing in the Country

Discourages residential development in countryside except for justified agricultural holdings (para 6-7); site in open countryside outside zoned areas, so normal planning objections prevail without proven need.

3/88

Planning Circular 3/88 - New Agricultural Dwellings

Requires evidence of real agricultural need (para 1-2) including past accommodation, occupant role, and site within/adjoining farm buildings (para 3); failed para 2(a)(b) as existing dwellings suffice and occasional help not essential on-site; failed para 3(a) as site 200m away; prior severance of holding not justified.

Public Comments (2)

SupportDepartment of Transport Highways Division(statutory consultee)

No adverse traffic impacts

ObjectionMichael Commissioners(parish)

Why was this refused?

Insufficient real agricultural need per Circular 3/88 para 2(a)(b)

Existing farmhouse and prior ag dwelling meet holding's needs

Inappropriate remote siting 200m from farm buildings

Risk of precedent and removal of ag occupancy conditions

Scale/nature of operation (small rare breeds farm) does not justify extra dwelling