11 November 2005 · Planning Committee
Cronk Aashen, Postal Locality, Barregarrow, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hq
The proposal was for approval in principle to build two wooden holiday chalets within an open field at Cronk Aashen farm in a rural countryside location. The chalets were described as removable units on blocks, aimed at holiday accommodation including for disabled visitors, to expand an existing campsite and two holida…
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The officer assessed the site as an open field with no built development, located within an area of high landscape value and scenic significance.
Planning Circular 1/88 'Residential Development - Houses in the Countryside'
This circular forms part of the policy framework under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 restricting residential development to zoned areas. The officer applied it to deem holiday chalets as equivalent to new dwellings, unacceptable in an unzoned countryside site of high landscape value. No exceptions were identified for tourist accommodation.
no adverse traffic impacts
no objection in principle
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 05/01745/A for approval in principle to erect two holiday chalets at Cronk Aashen, Barregarrow, Kirk Michael, with IoMWA and DOT Highways raising no objections subject to standard conditions, Michael Commissioners offering no …
Key concern: terribly badly sited, tandem development with access through a garage area
IoMWA
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
SPMCE
ObjectionWhilst the conversion of suitable existing structures in the countryside into holiday accommodation is generally encouraged; the construction of entirely new units is not. These are ipso-facto new dwellings in the countryside to which the Society is dedicatedly OPPOSED. We therefor STRONGLY OBJECT to this application; Terribly badly sited, tandem development with access through a garage area. Suitable land is not that short in Ramsey. We STRONGLY OBJECT to poor quality development.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE; It is hoped that more detailed information will be supplied with the proposal should permission be granted at this stage. The needs and benefits for more holiday accommodation on the island should be given consideration but this must be balanced against the type of the construction proposed.
Registration and Grading Commission
No CommentIt is considered that there may be other options ie) through further conversion of redundant farm buildings, to expand the existing tourist business at Cronk Aashen which would be in sympathy with current planning policy.
Environmental Protection
No CommentIf the well does exist and is used for potable supply a separation distance of 100m from any foul soakaway is recommended.
Michael Commissioners
Conditional No Objection5, NO OBJECTION, 1 OBJECTION Based upon what is known, the accommodation should only be on a short-term rent basis.
Conditions requested: the accommodation should only be on a short-term rent basis
