Conversion and erection of extensions to existing garage with hobbies room over to provide self catering tourist accommodation

Why Was This Refused?

• ✓Proposed conversion of a garage with hobbies room to self-catering tourist accommodation
• ✓Treated as equivalent to creating a new residential dwelling in the countryside
• ✓Site not zoned for residential development
• ✓Contrary to the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
• ✓Committee decision based on written evidence

This application sought permission to convert and extend an existing garage with a hobbies room above it to provide self-catering tourist accommodation at Ballavilley Dhoor, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The Planning Committee refused the application on the grounds that the proposed tourist unit was effectively the same as creating a new residential dwelling in the countryside. The site is not designated for residential development, and the proposal was found to conflict with the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982. The case officer also recommended refusal, and the committee reached its decision based on written evidence submitted by the parties.

The Planning Committee refused the application because creating a self-catering tourist unit in this countryside location was considered equivalent to creating a new residential dwelling. The site is not zoned for residential development, making the proposal contrary to the Isle of Man Planning Scheme and relevant planning policy.

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