4 July 2008 · Planning Committee
Land Adjacent To, Knock Rushen House, Scarlett Road, Scarlett, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ta
The proposal sought approval in principle to erect a detached two-storey dwelling in the garden of Knock Rushen House, a substantial property at the end of Queen Street in Castletown, for the owners' retirement needs as the existing house was too large.
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The Planning Committee refused against officer advice, finding the further dwelling would reduce amenity space and the landscaped setting of Knock Rushen House, causing detrimental impact on its appea…
General Policy 2
General development management policy cited by supporter. Officer weighed against site-specific impacts on house setting despite zoning support.
Energy Policy 2
Environment policy on landscape/coastline cited by objectors and supporter. Officer found site lacks woodland character; Conservation officer emphasized prominence and setting outside Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 42
Coastal protection policy cited by objectors. Officer distinguished single retirement dwelling from prior multi-unit refusals but Committee prioritized setting harm.
raise no objection subject to off street parking spaces provided
raise no objections subject to conditions regarding drainage
suspects site is Residential zoning with presumption in favour; questions compliance with STP3(b), GP2(b), ENP2(a), ENP42
The original application PA08/706/A for approval in principle to erect a detached dwelling within the grounds of Knock Rushen House, Scarlett, Castletown, was refused by the Planning Committee. The appeal was heard at a hearing by an appointed person whose report recommended allowing the appeal. The Minister considered the report, concurred with the conclusions, and accepted the recommendation to allow the appeal. The Planning Committee's refusal decision was reversed, and approval was granted subject to conditions set out in Annex A to the Inspector's report. Formal notice of approval was issued.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that a hearing process can successfully overturn a Planning Committee refusal when supported by the appointed person's report and Minister's concurrence, providing a pathway for approval in principle for new dwellings in existing grounds.
