24 October 2006 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (following Planning Appeals Inspector report)
Field 624109 Ballagilley Farm, Rhowin Road, Maughold, Isle Of Man, IM7 1ep
The proposal was for approval in principle of a single storey dwelling of traditional Manx character (slate roof, painted render) with a 9m x 20m footprint in the southwest corner of Field 624109 fronting Rhowin Road, accessed via an existing gated entrance, 60-100m west of Ballagilley farm buildings.
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The Planning Director initially refused as the farm operation, though requiring two full-time workers per DAFF, did not justify a new dwelling since Ballagilley could be managed from Ballakilley (3.5 …
Residential Development - Houses in the Countryside
Requires presumption against countryside housing except where essential for agricultural needs (para 6). Officer assessed farm justified 2 workers but not new dwelling given existing Ballakilley houses and recent Ballagilley farmhouse sale; inspector accepted need but severance tipped balance against.
New Agricultural Dwellings
Requires evidence of sufficient need offsetting objections, explanation of existing farm accommodation and why occupant cannot live elsewhere (para 1); siting must adjoin main buildings, set back from highway, via existing access (para 3). Need accepted by inspector but existing houses discounted (mother's occupancy protected); siting failed all tests with inadequate site-specific justification for detached location.
Housing Policy 7
New agricultural dwellings only in exceptional circumstances with real need demonstrated; regard to severance of land/buildings. Inspector gave some weight, noting policy reinforced strict control and recent severance invalidated exception.
No particular concerns about proposed agricultural dwelling or landscape impact; existing dwelling sold but new one necessary for farming continuity by long-established family, need offsets objections
Labour requirement 2.09 units justifies 2 full-time equivalents; essential for animal welfare/security to have resident workers on unit, especially calving/lambing; no house available at Ballagilley after farmhouse sale; site avoids trees/hedges/walls
No objection subject to 2m x 36m visibility splays, three off-street parking spaces and vehicle turning facility
Loss of sleep from off-farm living affects farm efficiency/safety/welfare
Dwelling for applicant's son or retirement; no affordable housing in Maughold Parish forcing out young farmers
Failure to meet stable rural community needs is bad planning
Does not oppose but queries level of detail
