19 May 2008 · Committee
Mylvoirrey Farmhouse, Glen Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5jd
This application sought approval in principle to erect an agricultural worker's dwelling on land adjacent to Mylvoirrey, Glen Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man. The site sits on the western side of Glen Road, south of Ballaugh Village. The Planning Committee approved the application on 19 May 2008, in line with the officer's recommendation. Three conditions were attached to the permission. The available evidence does not set out the detailed planning reasons behind the decision beyond the principle of an agricultural worker's dwelling being accepted at this location.
The Planning Committee approved the application in principle on 19 May 2008. The officer also recommended approval. Three conditions were attached to the permission, though their specific terms are not detailed in the available evidence.
New agricultural dwellings will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances where real agricultural need is demonstrated.
justification for an agricultural workers dwelling has been adequately proven
Housing Policy 7: New agricultural dwellings will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances where real agricultural need is demonstrated. 8.9.3 In judging whether the need is sufficient to over -ride other policies, particular regard will be had to:- (a) the previous or proposed severance of land and buildings; (b) the agricultural justification for sub-division of a farm; (c) the long -term viability of new or unproven agricultural enterprises such as small - holdings, market gardens, or horticulture; (d) the extent to which the applicant's employment in agriculture is only part-time; and (e) in the case of a retiring farmer, whether the proposal would result in vacation of an existing farm dwelling for agricultural use, and whether the applicant would continue to assist in the operation of the farm.
Condition 1
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.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the agricultural workers dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings $070300 / 1$ and $00208 / 1$ received on 4th February 2008.
Condition 3
The occupation of the proposed dwelling must be limited to persons whose employment or latest employment is or was solely in agriculture in the Island and includes the dependants of such persons.
