10 September 2007 · Delegated
Ballalheaney Bungalow, Andreas Road, Regaby, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 4ej
Permission was granted for an extension to an existing storage building at Ballalheaney Bungalow, Andreas Road, Regaby, on the Isle of Man. The site sits on a corner plot with Andreas Road to the west, and the curtilage already contains three buildings. The application was decided under delegated authority by the Director of Planning and Building Control. Four conditions were attached to the approval.
The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The decision permitted an extension to an existing storage building at the site.
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
The application site is within an area recognised as being an area of ‘white land’ not zoned for development
Planning Circular 1/88 – Residential Development in the Countryside
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007) – General Policy 3
General Policy 3: Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development on the appropriate Area Plan with the exception of: (a) essential housing for agricultural workers who have to live close to their place of work; (Housing Policies 7, 8, 9 and 10); (b) conversion of redundant rural buildings which are of architectural, historic, or social value and interest; (Housing Policy 11); (c) previously developed land (1) which contains a significant amount of building; where the continued use is redundant; where redevelopment would reduce the impact of the current situation on the landscape or the wider environment; and where the development proposed would result in improvements to the landscape or wider environment; (d) the replacement of existing rural dwellings; (Housing Policies 12, 13 and 14); (e) location-dependent development in connection with the working of minerals or the provision of necessary services; (f) building and engineering operations which are essential for the conduct of agriculture or forestry; (g) development recognised to be of overriding national need in land use planning terms and for which there is no reasonable and acceptable alternative; and (h) buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage. 6.4 Planning Agreements 6.4.1 Where development is acceptable and in accordance with the provisions of this Plan and the relevant Area Plan, but raises issues which cannot be addressed by the imposition of planning conditions, the Department will seek to conclude an Agreement with the developer under Section 13 of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 07 0239/1, 07 0239/2 and 07 0239/3 all received on 30th May 2007.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Condition 4
The building must only be used for storage purposes. This permission does not give permission for any retail, industrial and/or commercial activity at the site.