21 January 2014 · Secretary to the Planning Committee
Meary Voar, Postal Locality, Arragon, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1hj
The proposal involved replacing an existing stone building (approximately 215 sqm footprint, 430 sqm floorspace, poor structural condition) adjacent to the main house at Meary Voar with a smaller two-storey ancillary leisure facility featuring a swimming pool, changing rooms, sauna, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, and utility room…
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No formal reasoning provided as the application was withdrawn prior to determination. Correspondence shows the applicant instructed withdrawal on 20 January 2014 specifically for this application (alo…
General Policy 3
GP3 prohibits development outside zoned areas except specific cases (e.g. redundant rural buildings, replacements). Objector argued no exceptions apply as proposal changes use from offices/flat to leisure despite existing rights; applicant claimed replacement of substantial existing building with less visual impact than prior approval PA 11/01715/B, but not directly assessed due to withdrawal.
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising previously developed land and re-using materials. Proposal re-uses demolition stone and existing footprint; complies with efficient use but not tested pre-withdrawal.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding need. Site in Area of High Landscape/Coastal Value; applicant claimed lower height/scale relates to main house with no unacceptable harm; objector disputed due to prominence.
Do not oppose
Highways Division stated no opposition to the application; Hamish Killip, a member of the public and former Planning Committee member, submitted detailed objections citing visual impact, policy non-compliance, and inconsistencies with prior approval.
Key concern: proposed building height exceeds prior approvals and breaks skyline from public rights of way
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Hamish Killip
ObjectionThe new building will, because of its location, break the skyline when viewed from the Right of Way.; None of the exceptions listed in GP3 can be applied to this application.; the amendment proposed drops the ridge of the approved building by 6 mm, but adds two substantial chimney-like structures and a lantern surmounted by a finial, which adds 3.9 m to the height of the building.
