20 October 2020 · Planning Committee (presented by Mr Chris Balmer)
Kionehenin, Dhoon Loop Road, Dhoon, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1hp
The application sought full planning permission for a substantial agricultural barn measuring 50m wide, 20m deep and 8.4m ridge height, clad in green metal sheeting, to be sited north of the existing dwelling at Kionehenin and partly dug into the hillside with retaining walls.
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The officer's assessment started from General Policy 3(f), which permits buildings only if essential for agriculture, and Environment Policy 15 requiring agricultural need sufficient to outweigh count…
General Policy 3
Permits development outside zoned areas only for essential agricultural buildings under part (f). Officer found evidence failed to demonstrate the barn's size/scale essential, as internal allocations over-provided space beyond justified sheep needs.
Environment Policy 15
Requires proven agricultural need outweighing countryside policy, with sympathetic siting/scale near building groups. Need not satisfied due to excessive stabling, machinery storage, and facilities; design/finishes acceptable if needed, but location visual impact unacceptable.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding national need with no alternative. Barn's size would adversely affect countryside despite mitigations.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value unless no harm or essential location. Development harms character/quality from public views; not essential.
do not object
raise no objection
Multiple representations and consultations include objections from Garff Commissioners, Manx Utilities (initially withdrawn), and neighbouring residents primarily on agricultural need, landscape impact, and infrastructure concerns, while Highways do not oppose.
Key concern: excessive size and visual prominence in high landscape value coastal area
Garff Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commission objects to this application.; Members are concerned about the size and scope of the structure which will be highly prominent in this spectacular coastal location.
Manx Utilities
ObjectionManx Utilities object to this planning application as there is a low voltage underground cable in the area of the agricultural building.
Manx Utilities
No ObjectionCan you please remove our objection to this planning application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Thalloo Mitchell owners
Objectionwe believe the proposed development is in contravention of general policy 3 and various environment policies; the proposed building will have a detrimental impact on the appearance and quality of the surrounding landscape
Conditions requested: should the Farm Assured certification not be attained after the erection of the building and subsequently maintained, the building be removed and the ground restored to its former condition
Kaz Ryzner Associates (on behalf of 38 Woodlands Park owner)
ObjectionI would recommend this application be refused.; the applicant's submissions fail to provide sufficient details to justify the agricultural need for the proposed development.
Glebe Cottage Kirk Maughold
Conditional No ObjectionConditions as to colour and shade should be applied, ensuring the roof is darker than the sides.; I'll say no more!
Conditions requested: Conditions as to colour and shade should be applied, ensuring the roof is darker than the sides.
