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
