3 November 2016 · Planning Committee
Campsite, Glen Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5jg
The proposal sought retrospective permission for installing two timber glamping pods (each 5.4m x 3.5m x 3.1m high) with decking and 1m high wooden picket fences creating small garden areas, plus fifteen additional electrical hook-up points (bringing total to 18) on a 1.7ha flat field used seasonally as a campsite.
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The site is undesignated and in an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance, creating a presumption against development under General Policy 3, Environment Policies 1 and 2, but the princi…
General Policy 3
Presumption against development on land not designated for development. Officer noted this applies but balanced against established campsite use and low visual impact.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside from development. Proposal satisfied as pods screened by existing buildings/hedging, no material harm to landscape character when viewed from road or houses.
Environment Policy 2
Protects landscape character unless no harm or location essential. Assessed as no harm due to clustering with existing structures and containment within field.
Strategic Policy 8
Permits tourist development using existing fabric without adverse environmental effects. Supported as low-impact addition enabling enjoyment of natural attractions.
Environment Policy 22
Prevents harm from pollution, noise etc. No material harm to amenity found despite objections, given management practices.
Business Policy 11
Applies countryside protections to tourism with no lesser constraints. Officer applied full weight but found compliant due to seasonal, reversible nature.
No permanent residence
The glamping pods on the site shall not be occupied as a person's sole or main place of residence.
Dark brown external finishes
The external finishes of the glamping pods and associated structures must be painted or stained dark brown, and thereafter retained as such. None of the glamping pods hereby permitted shall be replaced by any other structure(s) or caravan(s) differing from the approved details.
Remove hook-ups outside season
The electrical hook-ups and fire points shall be removed during the permitted closed period and the site must be used for agricultural purposes or as open space.
Remove pods if use ceases
In the event that the glamping pods are not used as such for a period of 12 consecutive months or longer they must be removed from the site and the land restored to grassed area/agricultural.
Seasonal use restriction
The glamping pods shall not be used between second Monday in October in any one year and last Friday in April, in the succeeding year, with the exception of Easter Weekend. Outwith this time the site must be used for agricultural purposes or open space.
No objections
Access as implemented under 12/00136/B is satisfactory for the proposals
Fully supports the application; site operating well, meets Common Standards, aligns with Destination Management Plan for glamping pods and extended operation
Supportive of hook ups and facilities as enterprise for high-end campsite
No objections; brings life, vitality and economic benefit, complies with Strategic Policy 8 and tourism policies, no noise problems
Three consultees (Tourism Division of Department of Economic Development, Ballaugh Parish Commissioners, and Highways Division) all ultimately supported or raised no objections to the retrospective glamping pods application after additional information was provided.
Tourism Division, Department of Economic Development
SupportQuality and Service Team at Isle of Man Tourism, Department of Economic Development fully supports the above planning application.; This application also meets the strategic objective within the Destination Management Plan to offer Glamping pods.; In respect to the fifteen electrical hook up points we would also like to confirm that such facilities are expected by visitors.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) - Highways Division
No ObjectionFollowing receipt of additional information Highway Services does not oppose this application.; The applicant has failed to provide a scale plan showing details of the access and available visibility splays.
Ballaugh Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionBallaugh Parish Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
