16 August 2011 · Delegated
Ballaloaghton, Kerrowkeil Road, Grenaby, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3bb
This application sought to remove an agricultural workers' tie from Ballaloaghtan, a detached farmhouse on Kerrowkeil Road, Grenaby, set within approximately 40 acres of land. An agricultural tie is a planning condition that restricts occupation of a dwelling to people employed in agriculture. Removing it would allow the property to be sold or occupied without that restriction. The application was refused on 16 August 2011. The deciding officer found that the applicant had not provided enough evidence to demonstrate that there is no current or long-term need for agricultural workers' accommodation in this locality. The property has a notable planning history, with eight previous applications recorded on the site.
The application was refused because the submitted evidence was not sufficient to show that there is no ongoing or long-term need for agricultural workers' accommodation in this locality. Without that demonstration, removing the agricultural tie could not be justified.
Refusal Reasons
Housing Policy 7
will only permit development of new agricultural dwellings in exceptional circumstances where real agricultural need is demonstrated
Housing Policy 7: New agricultural dwellings will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances where real agricultural need is demonstrated. 8.9.3 In judging whether the need is sufficient to over -ride other policies, particular regard will be had to:- (a) the previous or proposed severance of land and buildings; (b) the agricultural justification for sub-division of a farm; (c) the long -term viability of new or unproven agricultural enterprises such as small - holdings, market gardens, or horticulture; (d) the extent to which the applicant's employment in agriculture is only part-time; and (e) in the case of a retiring farmer, whether the proposal would result in vacation of an existing farm dwelling for agricultural use, and whether the applicant would continue to assist in the operation of the farm.
Planning Circular 3/88
Approval in principle to demolish existing, erect new dwelling and garage and associated agricultural/commercial buildings
Approval in principle to renovate building to provide dwelling
Approval in principle for conversion of part of a redundant farm building into tourist accommodation
Approval in principle for conversion of redundant farm building into holiday accommodation
Approval in principle for erection of agricultural dwelling and renovation of existing barns
Erection of agricultural dwelling
Amendment to approved farm building renovation (01/01979/B) to provide natural slate roofing instead of metal sheeting
Erection of an agricultural store to replace existing
