2 November 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Site At, Oatlands Quarry, Oatlands Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1ef
The proposal involves drilling a water borehole at the Island Aggregates site within Oatlands Quarry, off Oatlands Road in Santon, to supply water for concrete production, vehicle washing, and land irrigation.
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The officer assessed that the development would not materially harm the character or appearance of the site due to the small size of the manhole cover and its non-visible location from public position…
Environment Policy 22
Policy prohibits development causing pollution of groundwater where it unacceptably harms the environment or amenity. Officer noted no visual policies directly apply due to site's invisibility, but this policy is most relevant; assessed as compliant given condition to assess hydrological impacts, ensuring no unacceptable harm.
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.
Geological survey
No works shall be undertaken until a geological survey has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to understand the hydrological impacts of the proposed borehole on local watercourses.
no highway implications
applicant should notify under Section 29 of Minerals Act if borehole over 15m
Three consultees responded to the water borehole application: Highways had no interest, Fisheries had no objection provided stream hydrology is unaffected but could not confirm, and Santon Commissioners requested a professional hydrological assessment before decision.
Key concern: effect upon the local hydrology of creating a borehole
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No CommentNo Highways Interest; NHI on 02-09-2016
DEFA Fisheries Directorate
Conditional No ObjectionFisheries has no objection to the proposal providing stream hydrology is not adversely affected but is unable to comment on whether it would be given the information provided.; The proposed site for the borehole appears to lie within the catchment of the Grenaugh stream, which is known to contain trout.
Santon Commissioners
Before an informed decision can be made, the Commissioners are of the opinion that it will be necessary for the application to be accompanied by a professional assessment of the effect upon the local hydrology of creating a borehole at this site and drawing off quantities of fresh water.
Conditions requested: application to be accompanied by a professional assessment of the effect upon the local hydrology
