21 March 2017 · Planning Committee
Middle Cordeman, Cordeman Road, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3aj
At Middle Cordeman Farm in St Marks, Ballasalla, the proposal involves building two small rendered structures with pitched sheeted roofs (each 4.65m x 10.3m, ridge height 3.2m): a craft workshop in the main farmyard replacing a previously approved facilities block, and a facilities block (toilets, laundry, showers) rel…
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The officer assessed the proposal in the context of the site's established planning history for agricultural, farm shop, and tourist uses including a hedgehog centre under PA 16/00125/B, noting the si…
General Policy 3
GP3 provides exceptions to countryside protection (EP1) for previously developed land with significant buildings where redevelopment reduces landscape impact and improves the environment. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant via the site's established buildings and prior tourist/agricultural approvals, with the small-scale replacements and relocations not harming landscape character in the Incised Slopes area.
General Policy 2
GP2(h) requires satisfactory amenity standards. Highway Services found initial plans non-compliant due to pedestrian safety, but amended bollard lighting addressed this, satisfying the policy.
Environment Policy 1
EP1 protects countryside for its own sake. The proposal fits exceptions under GP3 given prior permissions, with no adverse impact noted.
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.
Bollard lighting prior to car park use
The proposed bollard lighting must be in place and operational prior to the use of the car park by those visiting the site. Reason: In the interests of visitor safety.
do not oppose the application
Highways Division opposes the application due to pedestrian safety concerns from relocating the facilities block into the car park, while Malew Parish Commissioners have no objection.
Key concern: pedestrian safety issues from facilities block relocation into car park, non-compliance with GP2 (h)
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
ObjectionHighway Services oppose this application as it does not comply with GP2 (h) of the strategic plan as it does not provide satisfatory amenity standards.; The proposed re-location of the facilities block to the car park will not cause any issues for the car parking provision but may cause issues for pedestrians accessing the facilties as they will now have to negotiate moving vehicles; this will be a particular issue during darkness if not provided and for children or disabled users. A dedicated pedestrian route is required through the car park.
Conditions requested: A dedicated pedestrian route is required through the car park
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objection
