14 May 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Field 134898, Narradale Road, Narradale, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ha
The proposal involves building a feed store (13.5m x 27m, 7.324m high) and a youngstock building (10m x 22.5m, 4.578m high) on an established dairy farm in open countryside. Both structures use concrete panels, metal sheeting, and Laurel Green fibre cement roofs, sited adjacent to existing cattle shed.
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The officer assessed the principle of development against General Policy 3(f) and Environment Policy 1, finding an exception for essential agricultural buildings on a viable, established dairy farm un…
General Policy 3
Presumption against development outside zoned areas except for essential agriculture/forestry (3(f)). Officer found proposal qualifies as essential for viable dairy farm, evidenced by planning history and DEFA scheme.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding national need with no alternative. Agricultural need outweighed protection as part of established farm.
Environment Policy 2
Protects High Landscape Value/Scenic Significance unless no harm to character. Buildings do not harm as minimally visible, integrated with existing farm structures.
Environment Policy 15
New ag buildings permitted if need outweighs countryside policy, sited near existing groups, appropriate scale/design. Siting adjacent to cattle shed, matching materials, acceptable scale for use.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Removal if agricultural use ceases
The agricultural buildings hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition in the event that they are no longer used or required for agricultural purposes. Reason: The buildings have been exceptionally approved solely to meet agricultural need and their subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion into the countryside.
Materials match existing
All external facing and roofing materials to be used shall match those of the existing agricultural buildings on the site and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Agricultural use only
The buildings must be used only for agricultural purposes. Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of agricultural need. As such the building must be used for the purposes for which it is approved.
No Highways Interest
no objection
Lezayre Parish Commissioners approved the application 4-1 but expressed concerns over site capacity and drainage details; Highways Division do not oppose; a local resident raised road infrastructure issues without formal objection.
Key concern: no more room on site for agricultural buildings
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionApproved 4-1 Majority; It is the Commissioners' opinion that no more agricultural buildings are erected on this site. There is no more room.; The applicant has stated that water from these buildings will drain into "existing". Could the applicant please provide information to show where the existing drains are located.
Conditions requested: Could the applicant please provide information to show where the existing drains are located
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 28.02.2020
East Narradale resident
No CommentI have not objected to the building of any of Mr. redacted' sheds in the past; government need to provide better infrastructure up here if they are to continue supporting the Aalin Dairy business
Conditions requested: ensure adequate infrastructure is provided on the Narradale Road
