3 November 2016 · Planning Committee
Campsite, Glen Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5jg
The site is a 1.7ha flat field campsite in a rural area of High Landscape Value near Ballaugh village, with existing permission for seasonal tent camping (May-September), limited motorhome/caravan use during TT/MGP, and agricultural use outside.
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The principle of a seasonal campsite was established by prior approval PA 12/00136/B, so assessment focused on season extension (from 5 to approx 6 months) and allowing motorhomes/caravans throughout,…
General Policy 3
Presumption against development on undesignated land; site contrary to plan hence Committee referral. Assessed as low-impact tourism extension not warranting refusal given established campsite.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside character; proliferation of motorhomes/caravans could harm openness but limited pitches, hedgerows (2-3m screening 2.8-3m vehicles), and restricted season mean no unacceptable visual intrusion.
Environment Policy 2
Two tests for High Landscape Value/Scenic Significance: no harm to landscape character (mitigated views) or essential location (near services/TT course); satisfied as no material harm.
Environment Policy 22
No unacceptable harm to amenity via noise/light/odour etc; pitch limits/non-use areas prevent significant increase over existing.
Strategic Policy 8
Tourist development permitted if no adverse environmental/highway effects and enables attraction enjoyment; uses existing site fabric, no highway issues, supports tourism access.
Business Policy 11
Tourism in rural areas subject to countryside protections applied equally; low-impact seasonal extension acceptable.
Seasonal use restriction
No caravans or motorhomes or tents shall remain on the site 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 permanent residence
The caravans/motorhomes stationed on the site shall not be occupied as a person's sole or main place of residence.
Pitch limit outside TT/MGP
Outside of TT and Manx Grand Prix and for one week either side of the associated practice and race periods the site will be restricted to a maximum of 35 motorhomes and/or caravans at any one time.
Retain hedgerows
The hedgerows on the boundaries of the site shall be retained.
Non-use of Area A1
Outside of TT and Manx Grand Prix and for one week either side of associated practice and race periods Area A1 on plan BC-001 NUA date stamped 18 August 2016 shall be kept clear and no caravans, motorhomes or tents shall remain in this area.
No objections.
Current access as implemented under 12/00136/B satisfactory for proposals.
Fully supports; meets Destination Management Plan objectives to extend season and attract key markets.
Well maintained, clean, high standard; little disturbance/noise even during TT; rules adhered to.
No nuisance 200m away; brings life to area, benefits local businesses/charities; quiet, family-friendly.
Well run; encourages tourism, reduces wild camping; insists on gas tests.
Campers polite/friendly; benefits village shop/pub/charity events.
No objections; brings life/vitality/economic benefit; complies with Strategic Policy 8.
Conditions enforced to minimise disruption; no complaints from notified residents.
Department of Economic Development supports the application to extend campsite operations; Ballaugh Parish Commissioners have no objections; Highways Division initially objected and deferred but ultimately did not oppose after access assessment.
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 extend the season
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionHighway Services do not oppose this application.; Following further discussions with the planning officer and in the abscence of detailed drawings, a design assessment has been carried out by the highways officer and the current access appears to be capable of accomodating large vehicles that require a greater turning radius than cars.; The application should be refused on the grounds that the proposal fails to provide safe and convenient access for all road users as required by GP2 (h) of the IoM Strategic Plan 2016
Ballaugh Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionBallaugh Parish Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objectons thereto.
