14 May 2013 · Planning Committee
Ballalheaney, Andreas Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 4en
The proposal involved extending an existing converted building within the curtilage of Brightlife spa and conference facility, located in the countryside near Andreas Village. A modest single-storey extension was added to the northern rear elevation for additional space, while a more substantial extension at the southe…
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The site is in the countryside with no specific land use designation, making the proposal contrary to policy, but previous applications have established it as a spa and conference facility providing a…
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except in specific cases like conversion of redundant rural buildings or previously developed land where redevelopment improves landscape/environment. Site not zoned but previously developed with existing facilities; officer noted no directly applicable policy but had regard to provisions as applicable, balancing established use.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside from development adversely affecting it unless overriding national need and no alternative. Officer assessed public views and concluded proposed extensions do not unduly harm character/quality due to screening and topography; economic benefits material.
Environment Policy 16
Permits reuse of rural buildings for tourist/commercial uses if building redundant, preserves fabric, no major extension needed, no traffic issues, etc. Officer had regard to provisions as applicable to extensions of established facility; scale acceptable due to limited visibility.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing nos 1108/01A, 1108/02, 1108/03, 1108/04 and 1108/05 date stamped the 11th March 2013.
no objections to the planning application
does not oppose the planning application
support the planning application as existing facilities make a unique contribution to the Island's visitor economy; extension will encourage on-Island visitor spend and supports strategic aims for high quality tourism
Tourism Division, Highways Division, and Andreas Parish Commissioners all support or have no objections to planning application 13/00295/B for alterations and extension to spa and conference facilities at Brightlife.
Department of Economic Development - Tourism Division
SupportThe existing facilities at Brightlife make a unique contribution to the Visitor Economy by providing excellent quality, 5 Star Gold accommodation combined with the spa and conference provision.; In conclusion as Head of Tourism at the Department of Economic Development I fully support the above planning application.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
