17 February 2006 · Committee
Ballaradcliffe House, Kiondroghad Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 3el
This application sought approval in principle to demolish Ballaradcliffe House in Andreas and replace it with two dwellings, each with a garage. It was a resubmission following an earlier refusal under a previous reference. The officer's report noted that the existing dwelling is quite sizable and sits within its own grounds, and that trees on the site are an important feature within the locality. The officer recommended refusal. The application was refused by the Committee on 17 February 2006. The full refusal reasons are not available in the supplied documents, so only limited detail can be provided.
The application was refused by the Committee on 17 February 2006. The officer also recommended refusal. The available evidence notes that the existing house is sizable and set within its own grounds, and that trees on the site are an important feature in the locality, though the full refusal reasons are not available in the supplied documents.
Planning Circular 1/88
Housing Policy 12
Housing Policy 12: The replacement of an existing dwelling in the countryside will generally be permitted unless: (a) the existing building has lost its residential use by abandonment; or (b) the existing dwelling is of architectural or historic interest and is capable of renovation. In assessing whether a property has lost its habitable status (1) by abandonment, regard will be had to the following criteria: (i) the structural condition of the building; (ii) the period of non-residential use(2) or non-use in excess of ten years; (iii) evidence of intervening use; and (iv) evidence of intention, or otherwise, to abandon.
