1 September 2006 · Planning Committee
Field 220846, Bollyn Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5ay
The proposal was for approval in principle to erect a modest single-storey agricultural dwelling on part of Field 220846 at Broughjairg Beg, Bollyn Road, Ballaugh, adjacent to an existing agricultural building used by the applicant for livestock including 22 suckler cows, 140 cattle, 150 breeding ewes and 800 sheep.
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The Planning Committee refused the application because 'the proposed residential development would be contrary to Planning Circulars 1/88 and 3/88 in that by reason of the siting of the proposed devel…
Planning Circular 1/88 Residential Housing in the Country
Requires evidence of need to offset general objections to countryside houses. Officer found agricultural need proven but Committee determined siting caused unacceptable landscape harm despite need.
Planning Circular 3/88 - New Agricultural Dwellings
Paragraph 1 requires evidence of real agricultural need sufficient to offset general planning objections; otherwise normal considerations prevail. DAFF confirmed essential for animal welfare/security with 2.13 labour units, stronger than recent appeal precedent, but Committee ruled siting failed landscape tests.
Standard note required; applicant should contact them regarding water supply connection
