20 November 2023 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Field 434509, Bayrauyr Road, St Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3at
The application sought to regularise unauthorised changes to stables previously approved under PA21/00039/B, including larger dimensions, an extra stable block, and added hardstanding, plus a new 7.2m x 3.73m timber-clad feed store extension.
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The proposal was assessed against policies protecting countryside (General Policy 3, Environment Policies 1 & 2) but benefited from exceptions for equestrian development (Environment Policies 19, 20 &…
General Policy 2
Sets detailed development control considerations including highway safety (h&i). Assessed favourably as no adverse highway impacts, supported by Highway Services' no objection.
General Policy 3
Presumption against development in countryside. Exception applied due to equestrian policies overriding general restriction.
Environment Policy 1
Protects areas of ecological importance from development. Proposal acceptable as screened, minimal impact, and equestrian exception justified.
Environment Policy 2
General countryside protection. Equestrian exception allowed due to functional need and low visual intrusion.
Environment Policy 19
Supports equestrian development if no highway harm or high-quality land loss. Complied as Class 3 land only and highway clearance.
Environment Policy 20
Equestrian-related development support subject to design/scale. Matching materials and size deemed appropriate.
Environment Policy 21
Requires appropriate siting, design, size, finish for equestrian buildings. Satisfied by timber matching existing, screened location.
Environment Policy 14
Prohibits loss of Classes 1-2 agricultural land. Site Class 3/2 or 3/4 not protected at highest level.
Environment Policy 23
Assesses alterations' impact on neighbours. No significant effects due to distances (220m+), topography, screening.
Time limit
The development hereby approved other than the retrospective works shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Removal if equestrian use ceases
In the event that the building hereby approved is not used or required for equestrian purposes for a period exceeding 12 months, the building hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 18 months of its last use. Reason: The building has been exceptionally approved solely to meet equestrian need and its subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the countryside.
Use limited to horse keeping and feed
This approval relates to the use of the proposed buildings for the keeping of horses and related feed and equipment only. Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of equestrian need. As such the building must be used for the purposes for which it is approved.
Private equestrian use only
The structure hereby approved must be used only for private equestrian purposes in association with the residential dwelling "Swallows Rest, Bayrauyr Road" and not for any commercial or private livery use. Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of equestrian/agricultural need. As such the building must be used for the purposes for which it is approved.
no highways interest
no objection
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application and Malew Parish Commissioners have no objections.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00712/B
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMalew Parish Commissioners have no objections to the following applications. 23/00712/B Field 434509 Swallows Rest Bayrauyr Road St Marks Extension of field shelter to create feed store
