15 March 2011 · Committee
Shenvalley Farm, Foxdale Road, St Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3al
Permission was granted for the erection of an agricultural worker's dwelling at Shenvalley Farm, Foxdale Road, St Marks, Ballasalla on the Isle of Man. The farm holding spans land on both sides of the B35 and B36 roads in the parish of Malew. The application was considered by the Planning Committee, which approved it on 15 March 2011, consistent with the officer's recommendation. Five conditions were attached to the permission.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 15 March 2011. The officer also recommended approval. Five conditions were attached to the permission, though the specific terms are not detailed in the available evidence.
New agricultural dwellings
only be permitted 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.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the erection of a dwelling as shown in drawings reference IC.08.04, IC.08.05 and IC.08.06 all received on 15th July, 2010.
Condition 3
The dwelling may be occupied only by a person or persons engaged or last engaged solely in agriculture; or a widow or widower of such a person, or any resident dependants.
Condition 4
The roof must be finished in natural slate or a high quality imitation slate a sample of which must be approved by the Planning Authority prior to the finishing of the roof.
Condition 5
Prior to the commencement of works, the existing farmhouse must be demolished and the demolition material removed from the site and the site made good as part of the farmyard.
