30 June 2004 · Committee
Field 230211 (County Series 211), And Field Adjacent To Glen (County Series 213), Bishops Bishopscourt Kirk Michael
The proposal was an approval in principle for the erection of an agricultural workers dwelling on one of two sites at Field 230211 (County Series 211) and the adjacent Field (County Series 213) in Bishops, Bishopscourt, Kirk Michael (Michael parish). The application reference was 04/00644/A (application ID 75295). The portal record shows a refusal decision on 30 June 2004 by the Planning Committee. However, the formal decision notice wording states that the application was approved, dated 12 August 2004, and signed by the Secretary Planning Committee. The decision notice confirms the outcome as an approval. The officer report included a recommendation to permit.
The formal decision was to approve the application in principle for the agricultural workers dwelling. The decision notice wording confirms this approval and records it as being considered by the Planning Committee on written evidence. The portal’s earlier status shows a refusal, but the formal decision issued later states approval. The formal decision record lists 9 conditions.
Planning Circular 3/89
Compliance with Planning Circular 3/89? Evidence has been submitted in respect of existing accommodation
the conversion of existing redundant buildings where such conversion complies with planning circular 3/89 - Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside. Alternatively the Department may accept the expansion of existing facilities which have shown a positive previous contribution to tourism in the area. However, no approval will be granted to any development which would result in an adverse impact on the countryside whether this be from visual intrusion, the impact of traffic or car parking or inadequate arrangements for the servicing of the development.
Schedule Of Conditions
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Schedule Of Conditions
The occupation of the proposed dwelling(s) must be limited to persons whose employment or latest employment is or was employed in agriculture in the Island and including also the dependants of such persons as aforesaid.
Schedule Of Conditions
This approval relates to the erection of a new dwelling in the northwestern corner of the field identified by Site B on the location plan. The dwelling must be sited in the vicinity of Site B but must be positioned so as to avoid all existing trees roots and canopies. A detailed tree survey must accompany the Reserved Matters application.
Schedule Of Conditions
The dwelling must be designed as a single storey bungalow with traditional and modest proportions in accordance with the policies set out in Planning Circular 3/91 'Guide to the design of residential development in the countryside', Policies 2-7 inclusive. The overall footprint shall not exceed 120 square metres (excluding front porch).
Schedule Of Conditions
The dwelling shall be used only in association with Bishopscourt Farm and shall not be sold or let off separately.
Schedule Of Conditions
The Reserved Matters application must define the residential curtilage of the new dwelling and demonstrate how access to Field 213 (County Series) is to be retained.
Schedule Of Conditions
Access to the dwelling must be via the existing field access at the western end of the field.
Schedule Of Conditions
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Schedule Of Conditions
All services including electricity and telephone where installed must be laid underground.
