29 July 2008 · Committee
Field 124122, St Judes Road, West Craig, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3by
This reserved matters application sought approval for the erection of a farm dwelling and outbuildings, along with a new access and driveway, on fields at Mylechraine, St Judes Road West, Craig, Ramsey on the Isle of Man. The application followed an earlier planning reference and was considered under reserved matters, meaning outline permission had previously been granted. The Planning Committee approved the application on 29 July 2008, in line with the officer's recommendation. Nine conditions were attached to the permission, though the detail of those conditions is not set out in the available evidence.
The Planning Committee approved the reserved matters application on 29 July 2008. The officer also recommended approval. The decision was subject to nine conditions, though the specific terms of those conditions are not detailed in the available evidence.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
Housing Policy 8: Where permission is granted for an agricultural dwelling, a condition will be attached restricting the occupation to a person engaged or last engaged solely in agriculture; or a widow or widower of such a person, or any resident dependants. 8.9.4 Such a condition will not usually be removed on subsequent applications unless it is shown that the long -term need for dwellings for agricultural workers, both on the particular farm and in the locality, no longer warrants reserving the dwelling for that purpose. 8.9.5 If it is not possib le for the farm worker to live in the nearest village, the siting of the proposed dwelling should be selected having regard to the various landscape policies in Chapter 7. In particular, the dwelling should self-evidently form part of the farm group.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
Housing Policy 9: Where permission is granted for an agricultural dwelling, the dwelling must be sited such that; (a) it is within or immediately adjoining the main group of farm buildings or a group of farm buildings associated with that farm, (b) it is well set back from any public highway, and (c) it is approached via the existing farm access. 8.9.6 The design of the building should also have regard to the various landscape policies, such as to preserve the character of the local landscape.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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 erection of the agricultural workers dwelling and associated agricultural barns as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings $01,11,20,21$, $30,31,32$ and 33 all received on 18th February 2008 and 9th June 2008.
Condition 3
The dwelling may be occupied only by a person or persons engaged or last engaged solely in agriculture; or a widow or widower of such a person, or any resident dependants.
Condition 4
The buildings must only be used for agricultural purposes.
Condition 5
No development shall take place until full details of a landscaping scheme, north of the "cattle shed" have been submitted. In addition, a landscaping scheme is required which indicates the proposed alterations of the existing southern boundary landscaping (adjacent to the A13 highway) to meet the requirements for the visibility splays. Both landscaping schemes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and these works shall be carried out as approved. All planting shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the next available planting and seeding seasons. Any tree or shrub which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the landscaping works, is removed, or becomes seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with another similar size and species, unless the planning authority gives written consent to any variation.
Condition 6
Prior to the commencement of any works on the dwelling and barns, the new access and driveway shall be completed.
Condition 7
On completion of the new access, the existing access is to be blocked off and hedging to be planted.
Condition 8
The roof(s) of the dwelling must be finished in dark natural slate.
Condition 9
This approval shall be for the benefit of Mr W S Brew only.
