11 October 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Field 334470, Main Road, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3bl
The proposal sought approval in principle for a single dwelling (intended as a retirement home for farmers Mr V & Mrs A Howe) on Field 334470, a sloping pasture field adjacent to existing dwellings south of Glen Maye, accessed via a shared private driveway from a hairpin bend on the main road.
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The site is outside the Area of Predominantly Residential Use on the 1982 Development Plan (zoned woodland) and not within any current zoning for development, triggering General Policy 3 of the Strate…
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside areas zoned for development on appropriate Area Plan, except essential housing for agricultural workers (referencing Housing Policies 7,8,9). Site in woodland zone per 1982 Plan; agent rejected ag tie, so treated as market housing failing the test. Officer/inspector: strictly applies as no zoning or exception met.
Housing Policy 4
New housing primarily in existing towns/villages or sustainable urban extensions. Site not planned expansion, remote, low density (~0.5ha single unit) lacks facilities/infrastructure; inspector rejected as misapplied to unplanned rural site.
Housing Policy 7
Essential agricultural dwellings only in exceptional circumstances with real need demonstrated. Existing farmhouse adequate; no evidence of need for retired farmer presence alongside principal occupant.
Housing Policy 8
Ag dwellings must have occupancy condition tied to agriculture. Agent explicitly rejected condition, negating exception under GP3.
Housing Policy 9
Related to ag housing assessment; referenced but not detailed as case not pursued with sufficient evidence or DAFF input.
No objection subject to conditions (no work near river without consent)
Do not oppose subject to conditions
No objection provided no development within 8m of watercourse; safeguard against pollution
No reason to object
Note received (contact for cables/supply)
