25 June 2012 · Applicant via agent (Malcolm Simcock, Designpoint Architectural Ltd)
Ballawhetstone Farm, Douglas Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ed
Phillip Hampton applied to erect a new agricultural building of approximately 668.9m² floor area (36.6m x 18.3m) on an agricultural field to store valuable contracting machinery (£480,000 value) currently exposed to the elements and to provide crop storage.
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The application was withdrawn before any formal decision could be made. Planning officers raised concerns that the existing barn was used for unapproved equestrian activities, requiring evidence of 10…
Environment Policy 15
Requires agricultural justification for new barns in countryside, considering existing buildings and whether proposed use can be accommodated within them. Officers required assessment of need but halted due to unapproved equestrian use of existing barn; application must demonstrate why new building is needed beyond existing facilities.
They do not object to this Application.
Given the size of the agricultural contracting operation, the value of machinery and that no other buildings are available... there is therefore a need for a building that would be beneficial for the continued operation of the business.
DEFA Agricultural Advisor provided detailed justification supporting the need for the agricultural building due to the contracting business and machinery storage requirements, while Malew Parish Commissioners raised no objection.
Key concern: available area is likely to be insufficient to ensure all machinery is housed
DEFA Agricultural Advisor
Supportthere is limited agricultural activity being conducted by the applicant but it appears this is compensated for with a sizeable agricultural contracting business; there is therefore a need for a building that would be beneficial for the continued operation of the business. The agricultural contracting business is likely to be essential to other farm businesses.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThey do not object to this Application.
