1 November 2013 · Committee
Tramman, Ballamanagh Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hd
This application sought to vary an existing agricultural worker's occupancy condition attached to a property called Tramman on Ballamanagh Road, Sulby. The variation would allow the dwelling to be let on a temporary basis to non-agricultural tenants, guests, and members of staff, rather than restricting occupation solely to agricultural workers. Tramman is described as a sizeable two-storey detached house, originally built for a farm manager, located on the western side of Ballamanagh Road to the south of Sulby Village. The application was made by Ballamanaugh Farms. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 1 November 2013, subject to one condition. The case officer had recommended approval, subject to a legal agreement.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application, permitting the dwelling to be let to non-agricultural tenants, guests, and members of staff for temporary periods. The approval was subject to one condition. The officer had recommended approval, subject to a legal agreement.
new agricultural dwellings in exceptional circumstances
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.
Paragraph 8.9.4 of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan
dwelling, a condition will be attached restricting the occupation to a person engaged or last engaged solely in agriculture; or a widow or widower of such a person, or any resident dependants. 8.9.4 Such a condition will not usually be removed on subsequent applications unless it is shown that the long -term need for dwellings for agricultural workers, both on the particular farm and in the locality, no longer warrants reserving the dwelling for that purpose.
Condition 1
This approval shall be considered implemented upon the completion of the legal agreement pursuant to it setting out the terms of the variation/temporary derogation.
erection of a dwelling
removal of the agricultural worker's condition
removal of an agricultural worker's tie (condition 8)
removal of the condition retaining property as part of Ballamanagh Farm holding
remove condition no. 7 of application 84/00082/B
withdrawn during discussions
