31 July 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Rogers Cottage, Ballacrye Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5bp
The proposal was for a new detached double garage with store (8.9m wide x 6.5m deep externally, 4.0m eaves height, total 6.6m high) on the site of an existing dilapidated outbuilding, with self-contained living accommodation above including living/kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom, accessed by external stairs.
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The officer report concluded the proposal creates 'self-contained living accommodation which would be tantamount to a new dwelling in the countryside in terms of its use and its appearance', on unzone…
General Policy 3
Requires development only in zoned areas with listed exceptions (e.g. agricultural housing, redundant building conversion); none apply here as new build, not conversion/replacement. Officer: site not zoned, proposal tantamount to new dwelling.
Environment Policy 2
In AHLV, landscape character protection paramount unless no harm or essential location; additional building harms despite screening. Inspector: 'adverse effect on the character of the landscape'.
Planning Circular 1/88 Residential Housing in the Country
Discourages residential development in countryside outside zoned areas (paras 3,5,6: Island to remain free from development, fragile countryside); no agricultural need here.
No objection
No objection subject to the provision of a car parking space for the tourist accommodation
No comment on merit but informative note on fire safety if approved
