16 October 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Cronk Vane, Stoney Mountain Road, Eairy, Isle Of Man, IM4 3hj
The proposal involves building a new agricultural shed measuring 18.6m x 9.8m, 4.7m to eaves and 6m to ridge, finished in olive green sheeting with a concrete slab base and roller shutter doors, sited south of the existing dwelling on partly residential and partly agricultural land.
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The officer assessed whether sufficient agricultural need outweighed the presumption against countryside development under General Policy 3 and Environment Policy 1, and whether there would be adverse…
General Policy 3
Presumption against development in countryside unless overriding need; exception (f) for buildings essential for agriculture. Officer found agricultural need proven via questionnaire (land holding, cattle expansion), site described as agricultural despite partial residential curtilage, prior approval established principle.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding national need in land use planning with no acceptable alternative. Agricultural need outweighed protection as essential for farming operations; no adverse ecology impact noted.
Environment Policy 15
Provision for agricultural buildings where sufficient need demonstrated. Supported by applicant's details on stock numbers and future expansion, with building design matching typical farm structures.
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.
Agricultural use only
The building must be used only for agricultural purposes. Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of agricultural need. As such the building must be used for the purposes for which it is approved.
Demolition of existing building
Within 28 days of the completion of the approved building, the building annotated as to be demolished on the submitted plans, must be demolished and the site made good with all demolition material removed from the site. Reason: To accord with the proposed works and to enhance the character and appearance of the countryside.
no highways interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application for erection of agricultural shed at Cronk Vane, Stoney Mountain Road, Eairy.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 09.09.19; NHI - No highways interest
