31 January 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Orrisdale Farm, Orrisdale Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ae
The proposal is for a poly-tunnel measuring approximately 36m long by 9m wide and 4m high, covered in clear heavy duty plastic, sited adjacent to an existing barn on farmland at Orrisdale Farm. It is intended for agricultural use, specifically lambing pedigree sheep.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 15, which permits agricultural buildings in the countryside where there is sufficient need outweighing general restrictions, sited close to…
Environment Policy 15
Requires agricultural buildings in countryside to demonstrate need outweighing general policy against development, sited close to existing groups, sympathetic in scale/form/materials, with care near residences. Officer found need for sheep lambing sufficient, siting adjacent to barn acceptable, screened location minimising impact.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape Value unless development does not harm character/quality or location essential. Officer judged poly-tunnel would not adversely affect character/appearance due to screening and low visibility.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of a poly-tunnel as shown in drawings K/39/3B and K/571/3 received 22nd December 2010.
Removal if redundant
In the event of the poly-tunnel erected under this approval becoming redundant it must be taken down along with all ancillary infrastructure and be removed from the site within 3 months of the cessation of use.
Agricultural use only
The poly-tunnel may only be used for agricultural purposes.
Do not oppose as it has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Do not object
