Approval in principle for the provision of "granny flat" accommodation

Peace House, Lhoobs Road, Eairy, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ja

Received2 Aug 2006

Validated7 Aug 2006

Decided30 Oct 2006

3 months

Received2 Aug 2006

Validated7 Aug 2006

Decided30 Oct 2006

3 months

Why was this refused?

detached nature of the unit
potential for separate household occupation
countryside location not zoned for residential development
contrary to 1982 Development Plan
objections from parish and preservation society

The proposal involved approval in principle for a detached single residential unit, described as a 'granny flat', to be built adjacent to the existing dwelling at Curragh House in the rural area of Eairy, Foxdale.

Refusal Reasons

✗It is considered that the proposal, being tantamount to the construction of a new dwelling in the countryside, is contrary to the adopted Development Plan for the area.

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused30 October 2006

The officer assessed the proposal as a detached residential unit intended for a family member but noted that, unlike typical 'granny flats' which adjoin the main dwelling or convert attached garages, …

Public Comments (3)

SupportHighways Division(statutory consultee)

Do not oppose subject to the imposition of the following conditions: additional off street parking space; visibility splays of 2 metres by 36 metres.

ObjectionPatrick Commissioners(parish)

ObjectionS.P.M.C. & E. (Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment)(other)

Why was this refused?

detached nature of the unit

potential for separate household occupation

countryside location not zoned for residential development

contrary to 1982 Development Plan

objections from parish and preservation society