9 August 2018 · Council of Ministers
Glen Wyllin Camp Site, Glen Wyllin, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1al
The application proposed formalising and expanding an existing campsite in the Glen Wyllin Conservation Area and National Glen, with up to 46 caravan/motorhome pitches, 120 tent pitches in two areas, erection of 8 timber camping pods (4.8m x 2.4m x 4m high), 8 two-storey log cabins (5.6m x 3.8m x 5.015m ridge height, s…
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The Inspector found the proposed permanent buildings (pods, cabins, yurts with hot tubs and barbecue hut) would detract from the open, undeveloped character of the Glen Wyllin Conservation Area, contr…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance and protect contributing features. Inspector found proposed permanent buildings (esp. two-storey cabins) detract from open character, visible on rising land, failing to preserve/enhance; disagreed with Conservation Officer on negligible impact.
Environment Policy 24 - Pollution sensitive development
Requires EIA for developments likely to significantly affect environment; A.5.2(j) specifies all permanent campsites/caravan sites. No EIA submitted; environmental info inadequate re drainage/tree impacts.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment/mitigation for sites at potential flood risk. Evidence of past flooding and surface water risk to pods; no assessment provided.
General Policy 2
Permits development according with Area Plan zoning if criteria met. Site zoned Public Open Space in Kirk Michael Local Plan but established campsite use; inconsistency not decisive against camping use but buildings conflicted with open space protection.
Business Policy 11
Applies countryside protections to tourism with equal weight. Inspector applied full weight to National Glen/Conservation Area designations against permanent tourist buildings.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of Conservation Areas. Permanent structures harm open character.
Environment Policy 3
Prohibits unacceptable damage to amenity/conservation woodland. Drainage raised tree concerns but potentially condition-addressable.
Supports application; need for more glamping sites to enhance accommodation offer and meet Destination Management Plan objectives for UK families and short breaks.
Impact on Conservation Area negligible; site in holiday use pre-designation.
Nature conservation adequately taken into account; septic tank relocated satisfactorily.
No objection subject to preventing harmful materials entering River Wyllin.
Welcomes car park; no highway objection; traffic unlikely to increase.
Supports; would boost local economy.
Multiple consultees including Department of Economic Development, DEFA Biodiversity, Conservation Officer, Highways, and DEFA Fisheries provided supportive or no objection responses to the tourism development at Glen Wyllin Campsite, with some concerns raised regarding flooding, drainage, and slope stability.
Key concern: flood risk to pods requiring Flood Risk Statement with evacuation plan
Department of Economic Development Tourism Division
SupportThe Quality and Service Team at Isle of Man Tourism, Department of Economic Development fully supports the above planning application.; The department has identified the need for additional, high quality glamping sites
Manx Utilities Authority
Conditional No ObjectionI would suggest erring on the side of caution and requesting a Flood Risk Statement to cover the few pods at risk.
Conditions requested: Flood Risk Statement to cover the few pods at risk; details of their flood warning system (how they get the flood warnings and relay them to the occupants) and an evacuation plan
DEFA Senior Biodiversity Officer (Zoologist)
No ObjectionI am therefore content that nature conservation has been taken into account
DEFA Forestry
No CommentIt's important to understand where the water will drain to so that we can be sure that a) they won't be changing ground water levels around trees in a different area
Building Conservation Officer
No Objectionthe impact upon the character of the Conservation Area as a result of these proposals will be negligible at best.
Highway Services
Conditional No ObjectionThis should prevent parking by residents during TT on the proposed parking areas
Conditions requested: condition would be to ensure that the car parking areas are kept clear and available for parking of vehicles associated with camping during the season
DEFA Inland Fisheries
No ObjectionDEFA Fisheries have no objection to the proposed development, provided that these precautions are followed
Conditions requested: care during works to make sure that soil/sediment doesn't get into the river
DEFA Environmental Protection Officer (Waters)
Conditional No Objectionthere should be no discharge from the tubs to the stream
Conditions requested: no discharge from the tubs to the stream. This includes emptying of the tubs at the end of the season.
