6 August 2025
Meadowview, Cranstal Road, Bride, Isle Of Man, IM7 4bn
Appeal against the refusal demolition of stable block and adjacent buildings and construction of annexe.
Demolition of stable block and adjacent buildings and construction of annexe.
Demolish existing detached garage, erection of a two-storey extension, door/window alteration and installation of a dormer window
Alterations and erection of extension to side elevation linking dwelling to detached garage and erection of dormer to rear elevation
Erection of sun room and porch extensions
Erection of field shelter
Construction of stables, Meadow View Cottage, Cranstal, Bride.
Demolition of existing and erection of new dwelling, Meadow View, Cranstal, Bride
Approval in principle to the erection of a cottage, Meadow View, Cranstal, Bride.
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DEFA Planning Officer states there are no new matters in the appeal requiring a separate Statement of Case and will rely on the existing Planning Officer Report.
DEFA Planning Officer
No CommentHaving reviewed the submitted reasons for appeal and associated documents, it would appear that there are no new matters that require addressing in a Statement of Case over and above those contained within the delegated report.; As such, the Department will rely upon the Planning Officer Report as its formal Statement in this instance.
The original application for demolition of a stable block and adjacent buildings to construct a 2-bedroom annexe for an elderly relative was refused by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on grounds it created an unsustainable new dwelling in unzoned countryside contrary to Strategic Policies 1 and 2, Spatial Policy 5, Housing Policy 4, and General Policy 3. Appellants argued the annex was ancillary, not severable due to site constraints, compliant with GP3(c) on previously developed land, and supported by design, sustainability, and family need evidence. The inspector accepted the family care need but found the extent of self-contained accommodation (2 bedrooms, kitchen, etc.) exceeded ancillary use, was severable into a separate curtilage, and did not fully meet GP3(c) or countryside exceptions, conflicting with IMSP policies directing development to settlements. Visual impact was acceptable but principle of development caused significant harm. The Minister accepted the inspector's recommendation to dismiss the appeal on 6 August 2025.
Precedent Value
Appeals for detached annexes in Isle of Man countryside require strong evidence of functional dependence on main house and clear non-severability; 1-bed linked designs more likely to succeed for care needs. Future applicants should propose smaller, proximate units avoiding independent living facilities to meet GP3 exceptions.
Inspector: Frances Mahoney MRTPI IHBC
