6 May 2005 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (on appeal, accepting Inspector's recommendation)
The Gate, Bayrauyr Road, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3at
The proposal involved erecting a new detached dwelling and garage within the garden curtilage of The Gate Lodge, using an existing shared vehicular access off a minor rural road east of the B30/B29 crossroads.
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The site is designated as Open Space on the 1982 Development Plan Order, not zoned for development, and falls under the restrictive policies of Circular 1/88 for residential development in the country…
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
Designates site as Open Space ('white land'), not for development. Officer assessed proposal as departure from Tynwald-approved plan, especially given prior refusals nearby; infill between two dwellings does not override designation.
Planning Circular 1/88 Residential Housing in the Country
Presumption against new dwellings in countryside except special circumstances (e.g. agricultural need, not present here). Inspector confirmed policy remains current, reinforced by emerging Strategic Plan; personal/garden curtilage arguments insufficient to depart.
Strategic Plan
Policies protect countryside for its own sake; infill in small rural groups now deferred to Area Plans, not ad hoc appeals. First draft allowed groups of 6+ dwellings but replaced to avoid piecemeal decisions; site lacks compact group/identifiable place.
Do not object but raised serious concerns regarding visibility
No objection; visibility not problematical given existing access and traffic speeds
No objection; recommend note for applicant to contact for water connection
