17 July 2018 · Planning Committee
Middle Cordeman, Cordeman Road, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3aj
The application sought retrospective permission for a shepherd's hut (4.2m x 2.4m x 2.6m high, timber with curved roof) and an Arctic cabin (pentagonal, 1.65m sides, 2.6m ridge height extending to 3.6m with chimney, timber with pitched roof) for basic overnight tourist stays, plus a small hardcore area for vehicle turn…
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The officer noted the Arctic cabin by the pond 'is not easily seen from within or outwith the site due to the existing vegetation and the dark colour of the unit help it blend into the surrounding are…
Environment Policy 1
Protects the countryside for its own sake with strict exceptions. The proposal fits as it enhances existing tourist facilities without significant adverse environmental impact, with structures blending into the landscape due to colour and screening. Tourism development is subject to no less strict restrictions, but approved as minimal impact.
General Policy 3
Sets exceptions to countryside protection including buildings for interpretation of countryside/wildlife. Site not designated for tourism despite prior rejection for 6 chalets; small-scale tourist huts accepted in context of approved farm tourism venture.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials - dark brown colour
The Arctic cabin and shepherd's hut(s) must remain finished in a dark brown colour unless otherwise approved by the Department. Reason: to minimise their visual impact on the countryside.
Tourist accommodation only
The Arctic cabin and shepherd's hut(s) may be occupied only as tourist accommodation and may not be used as permanent residential accommodation. Reason: to control the development of residential units in unsustainable locations which are not designated for development.
no objection to the application
do not oppose the application as they consider there would be no changes to the current arrangement for turning, access and parking and would not create any new highway issues
Highway Services does not oppose the application as it is distant from the public highway with no access or parking changes. Malew Parish Commissioners have no objection.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionThe proposed vehicular turning area would be located close to the existing track within field 434614 which is a significant distance away from the public highway.; There would be no site access or parking changes from the development, and the proposals should not create any new highway issues.; Highway Services does not oppose the application.; Recommendation: DNO
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMalew Parish Commissioners have no objection to the following Planning Applications.; 18/00471/B Fields 430657, 434504 & 434614, Middle Cordeman Farm, St Marks Country Park, Cordeman Road, St Marks. Erection of hut, positioning of portable cabins and creation of a turning area
