11 October 2011 · Delegated
Seafield, Cranstal, Bride, Isle Of Man, IM7 4bs
This application sought permission for the additional use of Sea Field Cottage, a detached bungalow in the countryside at Cranstal, Bride, as tourist accommodation alongside its existing residential use. The property sits within the curtilage of an established single-storey bungalow set back from the highway, screened by two neighbouring dwellings. The officer noted the site's rural character and its relationship with nearby properties of similar form. The application was approved on 11 October 2011 under delegated authority, with two conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Development Control Manager under delegated authority on 11 October 2011. Permission was granted to allow the existing detached bungalow to also be used as tourist accommodation, in addition to its residential use.
Strategic Policy 8
Tourist development proposals will generally be permitted where they make use of existing built fabric of interest and quality, where they do not affect adversely environmental, agricultural, or highway interests and where they enable enjoyment of our natural and man-made attractions.
Strategic Policy 8: Tourist development proposals will generally be permitted where they make use of existing built fabric of interest and quality, where they do not affect adversely environmental, agricultural, or highway interests and where they enable enjoyment of our natural and man - made attractions. 4.4.5 This policy reflects the general restriction on new development outside defined development zones. Tourist proposals in the countryside will normally be required to meet the above criteria. 4.4.6 Viable and vibrant town and village centres not only provide the opportunity for economic success, but also provide convenient and accessible amenities for all members of the community and an opportunity to obtain renewal of some of our poorer built fabric. Accordingly:
Business Policy 13
Permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated that such use would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents.
Business Policy 13: Permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated that such u se would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the additional use of dwelling as tourist accommodation; as shown in drawing numbers 268/1/1 and 268/1/2, in addition to the Ground Floor Plan and Site Layout, all date stamped 5 September 2011.
