Approval in principle for the provision of "granny flat" accommodation

Why Was This Refused?

• ✓Approval in principle for "granny flat" accommodation
• ✓Refused on the grounds that it is tantamount to a new dwelling in the countryside
• ✓Contrary to the adopted Development Plan for the area

The proposal was for "granny flat" accommodation, submitted as an approval in principle application. The site is identified as Land Adjacent To Curragh House, Lhoobs Road, Eairy, Isle of Man, within the parish of Patrick. The decision outcome on the portal was refusal (delegated). The stated reason for refusal was that the proposal, being tantamount to the construction of a new dwelling in the countryside, is contrary to the adopted Development Plan for the area.

The application was refused. The refusal was based on the view that the proposal is tantamount to constructing a new dwelling in the countryside and therefore conflicts with the adopted Development Plan. The officer recommendation in the report was also to refuse.

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