22 December 2016 · Secretary to the Planning Committee (E J Callow)
Field 315139, Laurel Bank, St Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3nn
The proposal was for a temporary campsite accommodating up to 13 tents (225 sqm), a 30 sqm shower block portakabin, and 30 sqm WC block on a 0.16 ha vacant field site next to Glen Moar Mill and along the TT course A3 road, for two periods in 2016: 26 May-13 June and 19 Aug-6 Sep.
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General Policy 3
Policy restricts development outside zoned areas except for specific exceptions including previously developed land, tourism-related uses, or works for interpretation of countryside/heritage. The supporting statement argues the temporary campsite supports tourism and heritage appreciation along the TT course but officer assessment could not proceed without required plans.
Business Policy 11
Requires tourism development to comply with countryside protection policies; permits conversion of rural buildings for tourism under certain conditions. Supporting statement cites this in favour of rural tourist facilities but no officer assessment due to lack of information.
Business Policy 14
Permits tourism accommodation in rural areas like farmhouses or hostels if compliant with GP3 and other policies. Cited in support for quality rural tourist accommodation but untested by officer.
Do not oppose subject to condition: Car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction. Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
No concerns due to the temporary nature of the development and the type of structures planned, despite being within 9m of a watercourse.
Highways Division and DEFA Fisheries both expressed no objection to the temporary campsite application, with Highways requiring a condition on car parking and manoeuvring areas.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 10/03/2016; If the application is to be approved the following conditions should be attached: 1. Car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction. Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
Conditions requested: Car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction.
DEFA Fisheries
No ObjectionDEFA fisheries do not have any concerns about this planning application. This is due to the temporary nature of the development and the type of structures planned.
Johnston Press plc
No CommentPlease can you include us as having expressed an interest so we receive decision notices for the following plans: 16/00273/C
