Proposed Temporary Campsite Planning Statement

1746:02 Proposed Temporary Campsite

at

BALLAKAIGHEN FARM WHITEBRIDGE ROAD ONCHAN

for

Mr ANDREW CLAGUE

BRIEF PLANNING STATEMENT

Ballakaighen Farm is an existing agricultural small holding of some years which has in recent times diversified into family entertainment and leisure activities. These facilities include 'Laserblast' and 'Fun Barn' both of which are housed in self-contained 'barns' each with casual seating areas and toilet facilities. In addition to this there is an outdoor junior go-kart track and a 'Maize Maze' (late summer / autumn only). A Marquee with lawn and patio are also available during the summer for private functions. Planning Permission for change of use to construct a 'Zorbing' Track has been granted (Approval No. 11/00459/C).

The existing access to these facilities is off the A2, Whitebridge Road, clearly marked and affords good sight lines for vehicles entering and leaving the development. The access road itself is of a width to accommodate traffic in both directions. There is the added advantage of a convenient bus stop on Whitebridge Road near the entrance to the farm. Vehicle parking available on site is in excess of that required on a day to day basis for the activities and it is intended that this existing vehicle parking area be used by the campers.

The proposed temporary campsite will comprise an area marked out to accommodate a maximum of 110 pitches, available for the TT festival fortnight and the Cassic TT Festival of Motorcycling only. A 45 metre wide section of the field adjacent to Whitebridge Road will be kept clear of tents as indicated on the Site Plan. As this is historically a very quiet period for the 'Fun Barn' and 'Laserblast' activities it is intended that the existing toilet facilities on site will be available for use by the campers with additional facilities in the form of a portable shower block and wc block being provided as necessary, and connected to existing foul drainage.

Hot and cold food prepared in the existing kitchen facilities will be available for purchase and consumption by the campers on site from breakfast onwards.

The campsite has been in use for the past 3 years in this way (Approval no.s 14/00242/C and 15/00036/C) and there have been no reported issues with traffic, noise or nuisance. Therefore, the Applicant wishes to submit this application for the campsite to be permanently available to campers for these periods, in perpetuity.

Our Ref 1746.02/NMcG/fm 28th September 2016

Planning and Building Control Division Department of Infrastructure Murray House Mount Havelock DOUGLAS IM1 2SF

Dear Sirs,

Ref: Planning Application for TT and Classic TT Motorcycle Festival Temporary Campsite

Further to Planning Approvals 14/00242/C and 15/00036/C for the above on a yearly basis our Client wishes to submit an application to make the campsite available for the TT and Classic TT Motorcycle Festivals on a permanent basis.

The campsites have been in use for the past three years with no traffic, noise or nuisance issues reported. If you require any further information regarding this application, please contact this office. Yours faithfully

N McGarrigle, BA (Hons) Dip Arch MA (Urb Des) RIBA Director

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