29 July 2008 · Planning Committee
Ramscraigs, Grenaby Road, Dogmills, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 4an
The proposal sought to remove the agricultural workers occupancy condition from Westfield, a detached dwelling on Grenaby Road in a rural 'White Land' area near Ramsey. The 81-year-old applicant argued personal circumstances including his wife's death, poor health, and need to sell for care costs exceeding £35,000 per …
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The officer assessed that the Department's established practice requires the property to be marketed for 6 months at a 25-30% discount reflecting the occupancy restriction to prove no demand for agric…
Paragraph 8.9.4 of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan
The policy states that agricultural occupancy conditions will not usually be removed unless it is shown that the long-term need for dwellings for agricultural workers, both on the particular farm and in the locality, no longer warrants reserving the dwelling for that purpose. The officer tested the proposal against this by requiring marketing evidence at a discounted rate for 6 months to prove lack of demand. The application failed as no such evidence was provided, despite applicant's personal circumstances.
no objection implied (consulted, no notes of concern)
no objection implied (consulted, no notes of concern)
