Housing Policy 6
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Housing Policy 6: Development of land which is zoned for residential development must be undertaken in accordance with the brief in the relevant area plan, or, in the absence of a brief, in accordance with the criteria in paragraph 6.2 of this Plan. Briefs will encourage good and innovative design, and will not be needlessly prescriptive.
8.8.1 There are in the countryside many small groups of dwellings which, whilst not having the character of, or the full range of services usually provided in a village, nevertheless have a sense of place and community. These groups are found variously at crossroads, in places sheltered by trees or topography or around chapels, abandoned mills or smithys.
8.8.2 Adding further dwellings to these groups may not accord with our strategic objectives relating to settlements and sustainability but may assist in meeting the need of rural areas; may maintain social and family associations and assist in sustaining the rural economy; and may reduce the pressure for purely sporadic and isolated development which the Department would not support. Such additions would also need to be sensitively related to the existing settlement pattern and the landscape.
8.8.3 In the most recent local and Area Plans, the Department has in fact identified a number of these opportunities and in future Area Plans all groups of houses in the countryside will be assessed for development potential by identifying the village envelope or curtilage and providing the opportunity for appropriate development within this area. There may be some settlements where no additional dwellings will be permitted. In considering the definition of this curtilage or envelope, particular regard will be had to the value of existing spaces in terms of their contribution to the general character of the settlement or to public amenity more generally. It is important, however that such development is controlled by the development plan process rather than as ad hoc decisions taken in isolation.
8.9.1 As is indicated in Chapter 7 (at Section 7.14), permission will not be granted for new agricultural dwellings in the countryside unless there is real agricultural need demonstrated sufficient to off-set the general planning objections to new dwellings in the countryside.
8.9.2 Agricultural need should be established having regard to:
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Erection of new two-storey dwelling including landscaping, new vehicular access and installation of solar PV array and air source heat pumps
Reserved Matters application to PA 21/01478/A for the erection of a detached dwelling with associated driveway and landscaping, addressing siting, internal layout, landscaping, drainage, design, and external appearance
Erection of a two storey dwelling with associated groundworks, drainage and site access amendments
Approval in Principle for the erection of a detached dwelling with driveway and access, addressing the means of access
Reserved Matters application to PA 21/00365/A for the erection of a dwelling and garage with associated landscaping, addressing siting, landscaping, drainage, design, internal layout and external appearance
Conversion of garage & store into a 2 Bedroom dwelling with an additional storey added to the existing building - amendment to PA 23/00898/B
Demolition of existing derelict structure and garage and construction of a three storey dwelling with integral garage, associated parking, ground works and landscaping
Replacement of existing, derelict three apartment building with a block of six apartments, together with associated parking and facilities and public highway improvements.
Erection of a new three bedroom dwelling and detached single car garage, with associated parking apron
Reserved Matters Application for plots 1 and 3 (in relation to 20/00787/B)