13 May 2014 · Committee
Ballanybaa, Blue Point Road, The Lhen, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3eq
This application sought approval in principle for a new detached dwelling at Ballanybaa, Blue Point Road, The Lhen, Ramsey, Isle of Man, intended for an agricultural worker and subject to an agricultural occupancy condition. The application was refused by the Committee on 13 May 2014. The decision notice states that the justification for the dwelling had not been adequately demonstrated, with insufficient evidence provided to show the farming enterprise at the Balla-ny-Baa landholding would be viable over the long term. No exceptional circumstances were identified that would justify overriding established planning policy on new rural dwellings, and the proposal was found to conflict with the relevant general, housing, and environment policies.
The application was refused because the need for a new agricultural worker's dwelling on this site was not adequately justified. There was insufficient evidence to show the farming enterprise at Balla-ny-Baa was viable in the long term, and no exceptional circumstances were demonstrated to justify departing from established planning policy.
Refusal Reasons
