1746:05 PROPOSED CAMPSITE at BALLAKAIGHEN FARM WHITEBRIDGE ROAD ONCHAN for Mr ANDREW CLAGUE
Brief Planning Statement
Ballakaighen Farm is an 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 existing activities and it is intended that this existing vehicle parking area be used by the campers.
The Field indicated for change of use is within the curtiledge of the Fun Barn and other leisure facilities, and sits behind these buildings, away from the road and has established field boundaries with mature hedging. It is easily accessed from the car parking area on foot and conveniently located for campers to use the existing welfare facilities available within the complex. It is hoped that groups such as Scouts, Guides and other such organisations, both local and visitors, will benefit from a campsite of this nature in such an accessible location.
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