8 July 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Rushen Abbey, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3db
The proposal at Rushen Abbey, a key tourist site in Ballasalla within the Silverdale Conservation Area, involves nineteen landscaping works including replacement of old wicker fences and gates with new ones already installed elsewhere on site, infilling two areas previously exposed by archaeological digs (raised 700-10…
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The main issue was the impact upon the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and Rushen Abbey's setting. Although some works like replacement fencing and gates are visible from adjacent hi…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design, landscaping; does not harm landscape/townscape character, wildlife, amenities, highways, or adjacent land use. The officer assessed the landscaping works as compliant, noting improvements to appearance, no new fencing, and enhancements to safety/user appeal without adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
EP35 permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. The replacement fencing, infilling, footpath, and hardstanding were found to improve the site's appearance internally and externally, enhancing its tourist appeal despite limited visibility to non-visitors.
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. The development hereby approved relates to Drawings / Photograph sheets 01A, 02A, 03A, 04, 05, 06, 07 and 08, all date-stamped as having been received 17th May 2016.
no objection
no objection
no concerns in relation to this development
Three consultees responded to application 16/00560/B at Rushen Abbey: Malew Parish Commissioners, DEFA Fisheries, and DOI Highways Division, all with no objections.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objection
DEFA Fisheries
No ObjectionDEFA, fisheries have no concerns in relation to this development from a fisheries perspective.; This is due to the distance of the proposed development from the watercourse, which appears to be generally greater than 9m, with only a short section of replacement fence panel work lying just within the 9m corridor.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 06/06/16; Conditions (if any) Highways Officer HR Code definition DEFER Highways input deferred pending further information/input DNO Do not oppose
