31 July 2007 · Planning Committee
Fields 331831 And 334449, Dalby Road, Dalby, Isle Of Man, IM5 3bw
The proposal involves building a single-storey bungalow with pitched slate roof, rendered walls, three bedrooms, kitchen/dining room, dining room, lounge and office on fields 331831 and 334449 east of Dalby Road, Dalby, accessed from the farm lane near the existing farmhouse.
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The officer assessed that evidence of agricultural need had been submitted and confirmed by DAFF, with the 430-acre farm (160 owned) involving 37 acres crops, 115 suckler cows and 410 ewes requiring 3…
Planning Circular 2/88 - The Conversion of Buildings into Flats
Requires evidence to prove need sufficient to offset general planning objections to farm dwellings in rural areas. Officer assessed submitted evidence (farm size, livestock, labour units) confirmed by DAFF as meeting this test. Specific aspects tested: labour requirement of 3.32 units for 430-acre farm with identified occupant (applicant's son).
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to Drawing Numbers 06/2169/01A; 02A; 03A, submitted as part of this application and date stamped 31st May 2007.
Occupancy restriction
The occupation of the proposed dwelling(s) must be limited to persons whose employment or latest employment is or was in agriculture in the Island and including the dependants of such persons as aforesaid.
Plumbing stacks
All plumbing stacks must be constructed internally.
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Render sample
Prior to the commencement of the development, a sample panel of render must be submitted for consideration and approval by the Planning Authority.
Do not oppose subject to provision of off street parking
No objection subject to the dwelling being tied to the farmholding
recommends installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection
for single connections to a water main contact Customer Services tel 695949
standard notes on underground cables/overhead lines and working practices
DAFF strongly supports the agricultural workers dwelling subject to no alternative housing available; Patrick Parish Commissioners recommend tying the dwelling to the farm; utilities authorities request contact for services; SPMC&E objects due to concerns over agricultural dwelling justification; Fire Service recommends smoke detection.
Key concern: SPMC&E objection suspecting abuse of agricultural workers dwelling policy to obtain new countryside house
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Conditional No ObjectionI would strongly support this application for the erection of an agricultural workers dwelling, subject to clarification of no alternative housing available within the immediate vicinity.; the business has a labour requirement of 3.32 standard labour units
Conditions requested: clarification of no alternative housing available within the immediate vicinity
Patrick Parish Commissioners
Conditional No Objectionthe Committee should consider that the bungalow should be tied to the farm
Conditions requested: the bungalow should be tied to the farm
Patrick Parish Commissioners
Conditional No Objectionthe Committee should consider that the bungalow should be tied to the farm
Conditions requested: the bungalow should be tied to the farm
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
ObjectionThe Society OBJECTS to this and most similar applications.; Why is the Broogh Jarg land more important than the other?
Isle of Man Water Authority
No ObjectionSee Note (2)
Conditions requested: 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; For single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact loMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49
Manx Electricity Authority
No ObjectionSee Note 1; There are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority; Contact our Network Operations Department... to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection... is recommended
Conditions requested: installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
