16 February 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
Balliargey, Abbeylands, Isle Of Man, IM4 5ee
Hartford Homes Ltd proposed a standalone, single-storey 'L'-shaped building containing seven stable boxes, three garages, feed store, changing area, W.C., and tack room on land north of Ballairgey House in the Abbeylands area of Onchan.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policies 3, 19, and 21 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, concluding it complied as the single-storey 'L'-shaped building with pitched natura…
Environment Policy 3
Requires no unacceptable loss or damage to woodland areas of amenity or conservation value. Officer noted no woodland impact, with proposed tree planting enhancing the area, providing screening and supporting equestrian diversification on rural fringes if sensitively sited and designed.
Environment Policy 19
Permits equestrian development in countryside only if no loss of local amenity, no loss of high-quality agricultural land (Classes 1-2), and highways can accommodate traffic. Assessed as compliant due to no neighbour amenity harm in open location, not on Classes 1-2 land, and existing access preserving highways.
Environment Policy 21
Prohibits animal stabling buildings detrimental to countryside character by siting, design, size, or finish; requires form and materials reflecting purpose, avoiding cavity-wall construction. Proposal's traditional pitched roof, cedar cladding, and single-storey form deemed acceptable and purpose-specific, blending with surroundings.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the erection of a building to provide stables, garage and garden store as shown in drawing numbers 600, 601 and 602 date stamped 6th January 2012.
no objections; recommend approved for planning purposes only
no objections subject to condition that stables are used for private use only
