Erection of cabins to provide additional office accommodation

Why was this approved?

• Temporary nature (5 years)
• Compatibility with quarry-related offices
• Screening from public views
• Minimal tree loss impact
• Adequate parking provision
• Location-dependent on quarry operations

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Decision & Reasoning

Policies Assessed (1)

Conditions (3)

1. 1

   Use restriction

   The mobile units may be used only as office accommodation for the management and administration of companies involved in quarrying and stone-crushing at Billown Quarry and for associated companies. Reason: to accord with the authorised use of the site (PA 96/01445/B).

2. 2

   Time limit

   The mobile units hereby approved may be on site until 30th September, 2021 and thereafter must be removed from the site unless authorised for retention by the Department. Reason: the units are temporary by design and construction and should not be considered as a permanent solution for additional office space on this site.

3. 3

   Tree protection

   The order of works included in the Method Statement for the Protection of Trees must be completed and each stage notified to the Department. Reason: in the interests of protecting the existing trees on site for ecological and visual reasons.

Public Comments (1)

Consultation Responses

Malew Parish Commissioners raised no objection to the proposal. Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division initially deferred comments awaiting information but later issued DNOC (Do Not Oppose with Condition) and stated no opposition as the proposal will not impact car parking.