16 June 2017 · Planning Committee
Ballakaighen Stud Farm, Whitebridge Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ad
The site at Ballakaighen Farm on Whitebridge Road is in rural Onchan and has evolved from agricultural use to leisure activities including Laserblast, fun barn, go-kart track, maize maze, seasonal marquee, and temporary campsites.
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The Planning Committee rejected the officer's recommendation for approval, determining that the proposed white metal cladding panels, smooth render, and dark grey roof would make the building unduly p…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires new development primarily in towns/villages or sustainable extensions, permitting countryside development only in exceptional circumstances per GP3. Committee found proposal failed as materials made it visually intrusive and scale lacked justification in unzoned area.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside for its own sake, prohibiting development with adverse effects unless overriding national need with no alternative. Refusal cited proposed building unduly prominent due to materials/colour.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development to positively contribute to the environment. Proposal would exacerbate site's poor public realm, legibility and character from leisure evolution.
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside zoned areas except specific exceptions (e.g. redundant building conversion). Insufficient justification for scale increase of leisure building in countryside.
The site has a good access to the highway and adequate car parking to accommodate the multiple uses of the site. Highway Services do not oppose the application.
recommended that the application be approved
Highways Division do not oppose the application, noting good access and adequate parking. Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighway Services do not oppose the application.; The site has a good access to the highway and adequate car parking to accomodate the multiple uses of the site.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
