14 January 2014 · Delegated
Cronk Darragh House, Ballakeighan Corner, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4pg
This application sought permission to use an existing residential dwelling at Cronk Darragh House, Ballakeighan Corner, Castletown, Isle of Man, as tourist accommodation in addition to its existing residential use. The application was decided on 14 January 2014 and was permitted. The decision was made by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority, with two conditions attached. The case officer recommended approval, and the formal decision matched that recommendation.
The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. Permission was granted to allow the residential dwelling to also be used as tourist accommodation. The officer recommended approval and the decision matched that recommendation.
Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development
Due to the zoning of the site, and the nature of the proposed development
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.
Permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation
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
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the submitted documents and the following plan C010A all received on 29th November 2013.
