19 July 2022 · Committee
Ballacreg, Dreemskerry Hill, Maughold, Isle Of Man, IM7 1be
Permission was granted for the erection of a detached building at Ballacreg, Dreemskerry Hill, Dreemskerry, Isle of Man, to be used as a studio for a florist business. The site forms part of the residential curtilage of a detached two-storey house set within approximately 8 acres of mature gardens, located at the south end of Dreemskerry Hill down a short private driveway. The main planning considerations were whether a business use of this nature was appropriate at this rural location, the potential visual impact on the surrounding high-value countryside landscape, and whether sufficient on-site parking could be provided. The site benefits from substantial mature roadside landscaping, which limits views of the property from nearby roads, though some views are possible from Maughold Road to the west. The application was approved by committee on 19 July 2022, with seven conditions attached to the permission.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application. The key planning questions were whether a business use of this kind was appropriate on the site, whether the new building would harm the high-value countryside landscape, and whether adequate parking could be provided on site. The application was permitted with seven conditions attached.
Condition 1
No more than 8 florist events (i.e. workshops) shall take place in any one calendar year unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Department. Reason: in the interest of local amenity and this is what has been proposed.
Condition 2
No more than six visitors in association with florist workshops at the studio may be on site at any time. Reason: in the interest of local amenity and this is what has been proposed.
Condition 3
The building hereby approved may only be used by the occupants and owners of the main dwelling house "Ballacreg" for the operation of the florist business and for florist workshops only. Reason: In the interest of residential amenities of "Ballacreg", the studio has been approved on the basis of the growing of flowers on this site and the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Condition 4
The external flue hereby approved is required to be finished or painted/coloured a dark black/grey colour and be retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
Condition 5
The external roof of the new building must be a dark grey/slate colour and the external walls either left in their natural state or painted a dark brown or dark green colour all being retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Condition 6
Should the florist business cease to operate the building hereby approved shall only be used in association with the main dwelling house "Ballacreg" and for purposes incidental to the use of main dwelling house "Ballacreg" as a single dwelling and for no other commercial purposes. Reason: The dwelling is within a single residential plot within an area not zoned for development where an exception has been made. The application does not propose to create separate units of accommodation within the site and has not been considered as such.
Condition 7
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) (Temporary Use or Development) Order 2015 Schedule 1 Class B or any order amending or replacing this order, no additional uses may take place at the site other than in accordance with an approval set out within a specific planning application. Reason: given the nature and location of the proposal and the need to protect the countryside. This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings reference numbers all received; 15.02.2022 Location Plan Planning Information Covering Letter 18.05.2022 Email from applicants 27.05.2022 Email from applicants 01.07.2022 030 REV A
