**Document:** Applicant Planning Statement
**Application:** 19/00015/B — Proposed conversion of workshop/playroom to create self-contained ancillary living accommodation
**Decision:** Refused
**Decision Date:** 2019-03-26
**Parish:** Lezayre
**Document Type:** report / planning_statement
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/29926-sulby-staward-farm-house-conversion/documents/1332205

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# Applicant Planning Statement

## Tim \& Maria Johnston <br> Staward Farmhouse <br> Claddagh Road <br> Sulby <br> Isle of Man, IM7 2BA

5th January 2019
19 / 00015

### To Whom It May Concern

The reason for this planning application is to provide accommodation for our elderly parents. As a family, we farmed at Ballavarry Farm in Andreas for 20 years and throughout that time, we occupied adjoining dwellings. This arrangement allowed us to remain together as a family and as such, provided us with tremendous support in juggling the demands of a busy working dairy farm whilst raising our 2 children.

Our parents are now in their late seventies and their dependence upon us is growing; we want to be able to maintain the 3 generational living arrangement we have always had and in turn, be on hand to provide them with the support they need during this stage of their lives. This arrangement benefits us as a family unit but also provides wider social benefits in terms of providing care and support in a home environment.

Yours faithfully

Tim Johnston

Maria Johnston

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/29926-sulby-staward-farm-house-conversion/documents/1332205*