Approval in principle for the erection of a dwelling

Why Was This Refused?

• ✓Approval in principle sought for a new dwelling on land adjacent to Kella Sheear, Sulby
• ✓Site is located in the Isle of Man countryside
• ✓Proposed dwelling considered unwarranted countryside development
• ✓Contrary to multiple policies in the Island Strategic Plan covering strategy, environment, and housing

This application sought approval in principle for the erection of a single dwelling on land adjacent to Kella Sheear, Kella Road, Sulby, in the parish of Lezayre. The application was decided by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority and was refused on 6 November 2009. The decision notice identified one refusal reason: that building a dwelling on this countryside site would constitute unwarranted development. The proposal was found to conflict with the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 and several policies within the Island Strategic Plan, covering strategic development, spatial policy, general development, environmental protection, and housing.

The application was refused because building a dwelling on this countryside site was considered unwarranted development. The decision found it contrary to the Isle of Man's land use planning scheme and the Island Strategic Plan's policies on strategic development, spatial planning, general development, the environment, and housing.

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