27 March 2025 · Planning Committee
Ballaslig, Ballacorey Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 4el
The proposal involves constructing a detached timber stable building measuring 11.4m x 3.95m with an overhanging canopy, including two stalls and a tack room, on unused scrub land adjacent to paddocks within an 11-acre holding southwest of the dwelling at Ballaslig.
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The proposed stable building was approved because it will not detrimentally impact the character or appearance of the landscape due to its limited scale, inconspicuous siting, and finished appearance …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape character; protect wildlife; provide safe access; etc. Officer found proposal complies due to limited scale, inconspicuous siting, screening, and no adverse impacts on landscape, amenity, highways, or wildlife.
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except specific cases like essential agricultural buildings or equestrian under other policies. Proposal not permitted by GP3 but accepted via exceptions in ENV19/21 for equestrian use.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside from development unless overriding national need. Proposal complies as it does not adversely affect countryside character, with limited visual impact.
Environment Policy 14
Prohibits permanent loss of Class 1-2 agricultural land unless overriding need. Minor encroachment on Class 2 land made temporary via removal condition, avoiding permanent loss.
Environment Policy 19
Permits equestrian buildings in countryside if no loss of amenity, high-quality ag land, or highway issues. Complies due to private use, minimal ag land loss (temporary), no highway impact.
Environment Policy 21
Prohibits stables detrimental to countryside character in siting/design/size/finish; must reflect purpose (no cavity walls). Timber/sheet roof construction appropriate, low permanence, screened siting ensures no detriment.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
The development hereby permitted shall be finished in materials as approved on Dr No. 23 1780ST-04 and shall be retained as such unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department. Reason: To ensure the development has a satisfactory visual appearance in the countryside.
No external lighting
No external lighting may be installed without the prior consent of the Department in writing. Reason: To prevent light pollution and impact on wildlife.
Removal if use ceases
In the event that the stable building hereby approved is no longer used or required the building and all associated hardstanding areas shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 12 months of the date the use ceased. Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis.
Private equestrian use only
The stables shall be for private equestrian use only and not for any commercial or private livery use. Reason: In view of the location of the site in the open countryside; the Department does not consider the site suitable for anything other than private use.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the existing access is acceptable for the proposals
