3 August 2016 · Council of Ministers
Struan Barrule Service Reservoir, Shoulder Road, Foxdale, Isle Of Man, IM4 3fb
The site at Watertrough Park, Shoulder Road, Foxdale, is part of South Barrule Plantation already used for recreational activities like Laser Mayhem with tents, storage containers and informal parking.
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The inspector considered the site suitable in principle for recreational use as socially and physically beneficial, consistent with nearby approved activities like Ape Man and mountain bike courses, r…
General Policy 3
Presumes against development in Southern Uplands outside zoned areas except essential rural uses. Officer assessed recreational use as compliant via exceptions, given social/physical benefits and consistency with nearby approvals, retaining wooded character.
Environment Policy 16
Supports reuse of rural buildings if preserving visual attraction, no adverse extension/appearance change, no traffic issues, and benefits outweigh retaining existing building impacts. Proposal met criteria with subordinate extension, maintained rustic finish, traffic benefits outweighing concerns, and recreational/economic gains.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Removal of tents and containers
Should containers and tents referred to in the approved plans, no longer be required or used in association with the approved use of the site, they shall be removed within two months of the cessation of their use. Reason: To preserve the visual amenities of the area.
no objection
no objection, preference for parking in formal car park opposite
Malew Parish Commissioners raised no objection to the application on two separate occasions, and the Department of Infrastructure Highways Division does not oppose the proposals.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners have no objection to these three planning applications.; No objection
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 05/04/16; Highways input deferred pending further information/input
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objection
