21 August 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Field 431505, St Marks Road, St Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ag
The proposal sought approval in principle to erect a single storey traditional bungalow with garage on a one-acre field designated as 'white land' (not zoned for development) on the western side of the A26 St Marks Road in Malew.
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The officer concluded the proposal represented an unwarranted development in the Island's countryside on unzoned 'white land', contrary to the land use provisions of the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (D…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires development to optimise use of previously developed land, ensure efficient site use, and locate to utilise infrastructure. Officer found site is greenfield countryside field, not previously developed, failing to meet resource efficiency tests.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Locates new development in towns/villages or sustainable extensions; countryside only in exceptional cases per para 6.3. No exceptional circumstances identified for this isolated field.
Spatial Policy 5
New development within defined settlements; countryside only per General Policy 3 exceptions. Site outside settlements with no qualifying exception.
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside zoned areas except specific cases (e.g. essential ag housing, redundant conversions). Tested against all exceptions; failed as no agricultural need, not redundant buildings, hobby use only.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside/ecology unless overriding national need with no alternative. Proposal adversely affects countryside without justification outweighing protection.
Housing Policy 4
Limits housing to zoned/approved locations. No reference to specific tests but cited in refusal as countryside housing contrary.
no objections to erection of bungalow by Mr Reubens for his own use
no objection providing current planning legislation is adhered to
no objection to principle of dwelling for applicant's own use, not contrary to policies
pending/no views/do not oppose (context from similar responses)
interest expressed; contact for water supply connection (Note 2 for single dwelling)
interest expressed; contact regarding underground cables/overhead lines and electricity supply (See Note 2)
