24 February 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Jennifer Chance)
Cronk-Y-Scotty, Coast Road, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3et
The proposal is for a small southwest extension (43m x 58m, 0.168ha) to an operational sand pit in coastal dunes, making the total site 1.42ha across five phases. The sand is unique on the Island, fine-grained and ideal for plastering, with extraction ongoing since 1966 via a 300m access track off Jurby Coast Road.
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Officer assessed against Minerals Policy 1, confirming need for unique plastering sand not available elsewhere, as verified by DED Mines.
Minerals Policy 1
Requires demonstrated need not met by secondary aggregates, plus no unacceptable adverse effects on amenity/visual/noise/dust/traffic, heritage/ecology/landscape/drainage, acceptable access, phased restoration, no sterilisation. Officer confirmed all tests met: unique sand need, mitigations address impacts, DEFA/MNH/Highways no objections, precedent approvals.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding national need with no alternative. Sand extraction as location-dependent mineral working justified national need for indigenous resource.
Environment Policy 2
Protects HLVCSS character unless no harm or essential location. Topography limits visibility; small scale; essential for sand.
General Policy 3
Permits location-dependent mineral working outside zoned areas. Directly applicable.
Environment Policy 11
Coastal development not to worsen erosion/flooding. DEFA confirmed accretion rate 0.33m/yr; small pit local effect only.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the extension (Phase 5) of existing sand pit for extraction as proposed in the submitted documents and drawing 10/2330/06 all received on 4th October 2011.
Landscaping/recolonisation scheme
Prior to the commencement of any works associated with the extraction from the area hereby approved, as annotated 5 on drawing no. 10/2330/06, a scheme for landscaping and recolonisation of all areas of extraction, within the area defined by the red line on drawing no. 10/2330/06, with natural vegetation must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
Planting maintenance
All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping and recolonisation must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the cessation of extraction works, in accordance with a phasing scheme to be submitted and approved by the Planning Authority. Any vegetation which within a period of five years from the completion of extraction from the area hereby approved, as annotated 5 on drawing no. 10/2330/06, which dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar species.
Fencing
Prior to the commencement of any works associated with the extraction from the area hereby approved, as annotated 5 on drawing no. 10/2330/06, the proposed 1 metre high post and wire fence is to be erected around the boundaries, as annotated 5 on drawing no. 10/2330/06.
Stockpiles
Stockpiles of extracted sand may only be stored within areas previously extracted, or within locations to be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
No objection
Anticipated use not excessive, not likely to have adverse impact on traffic safety
Method of extraction/timing/restoration sensible; monitor vegetation; protect nectar sources
No objection; working/return plan improvement on prior; concur with MNH
No concerns; no complaints on noise/air; small extension, no anticipated nuisance
Multiple consultees responded to the EIA scoping and planning application for Phase 5 extension of Cronk-y-Scotty sand pit, with Manx National Heritage (MNH) recommending conditions for restoration and safety, Highways initially requesting a transport statement but later confirmi…
Key concern: loss of specialised dune habitat and need for effective restoration plan
Manx National Heritage
Conditional No Objection"Manx National Heritage does not object to this application to extend the area of sand extraction, but recommends that a condition be attached to any approval notice requiring the applicant to provide a long-term plan for the site"; "loss of the specialised community of animals and plants which dune habitat supports is regrettable and mitigation for this should be a condition of approval"; "a plan which improves the prospects of success should be required"
Conditions requested: mitigation for loss of dune habitat; plan which improves the prospects of success for restoration; advice on timing of extraction works in relation to nesting period for sand martins incorporated into the scheme; measures for maintaining public safety with appropriate notices, barriers and equipment storage; condition requiring long-term plan for the site including estimate of workable area, methods of operation, and proposed restoration scheme; some allowance for monitoring of the progress of habitat restoration; some scrub control to ensure variety of habitats
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionThe anticipated use is not excessive and is not likely to have an adverse impact on traffic safety
DEFA Environmental Protection Unit
No Objection"no concerns given small extension proposed, we have had no complaints about noise or air pollution"; "The sand pit is not likely to re-fill / return to its original contours of its own accord"
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionWe would require a transport statement detailing the existing traffic movements (type of vehicle and volume) and the future traffic movements
Conditions requested: transport statement detailing existing and future traffic movements (type of vehicle and volume); details of any traffic accidents along the routes used
