23 June 2008 · Planning Committee
Land At, Ballacashin Farm, Lane From Lanjaghan Road To Ballacashin Farm, Abbeylands, Isle Of Man, IM4 5eg
The proposal sought approval in principle to erect a dwelling and garage on vacant land (actually containing a large shed and hardstanding) at Ballacashin Farm in the rural Abbeylands area of Onchan. The site is designated as open space under the Onchan Local Plan and lies in the countryside.
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The officer concluded the site is in open countryside designated as open space under the Onchan Local Plan, subject to a presumption against new residential development per policy O/RES/P/22 of Planni…
Policy O/RES/P/22 (Onchan Local Plan)
Prohibits new dwellings outside residential areas, particularly in rural Onchan countryside protected by prior circulars and designated high landscape value. Officer assessed the site as rural open space; proposal failed as it represented new housing without exception.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development within defined settlements; countryside only per GP3 exceptions. Site outside settlements; no GP3 exception met, tipping to refusal.
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside zoned areas except specific exceptions (e.g. agricultural housing, redundant conversions). Proposal did not qualify under any listed exceptions.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside for its own sake; no development adversely affecting it unless overriding national need. Proposal adversely affected countryside without justification.
Housing Policy 4
New housing only in settlements or specific countryside exceptions (agricultural, conversions, replacements). Personal downsizing not exceptional.
Do not oppose
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