3 February 2016 · Delegated
Cherry Forge, Tosaby Road, Eairy, Isle Of Man, IM4 3hp
Permission was granted for alterations and extensions to Cherry Forge, a modest two-bedroom bungalow in Eairy, Marown. The proposal amended a previously approved scheme (reference 14/01371/B) to incorporate rooflights, a vaulted ceiling, corner windows, and a wood burning stove, with the aim of bringing more light and character to the interior. The main planning consideration was visual impact — specifically whether the extensions would make the property more prominent in the surrounding landscape. The dwelling sits on a short lane off the B36 Tosaby Road and is already visible from the main road, with its hipped roof clearly seen from higher ground. The application was approved under delegated authority on 3 February 2016, subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 3 February 2016 by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning issue was whether the extensions would make the property more visible in the landscape, and the proposal was found to be acceptable on that basis.
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
The site lies within an area of open space not designated for a particular purpose
Strategic Plan
The site lies within an area of open space not designated for a particular purpose
General Policy 3: Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development on the appropriate Area Plan with the exception of: (a) essential housing for agricultural workers who have to live close to their place of work; (Housing Policies 7, 8, 9 and 10); (b) conversion of redundant rural buildings which are of architectural, historic, or social value and interest; (Housing Policy 11); (c) previously developed land (1) which contains a significant amount of building; where the continued use is redundant; where redevelopment would reduce the impact of the current situation on the landscape or the wider environment; and where the development proposed would result in improvements to the landscape or wider environment; (d) the replacement of existing rural dwellings; (Housing Policies 12, 13 and 14); (e) location-dependent development in connection with the working of minerals or the provision of necessary services; (f) building and engineering operations which are essential for the conduct of agriculture or forestry; (g) development recognised to be of overriding national need in land use planning terms and for which there is no reasonable and acceptable alternative; and (h) buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage. 6.4 Planning Agreements 6.4.1 Where development is acceptable and in accordance with the provisions of this Plan and the relevant Area Plan, but raises issues which cannot be addressed by the imposition of planning conditions, the Department will seek to conclude an Agreement with the developer under Section 13 of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
