17 June 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Field 214317, Lane From Jurby East Road, Jurby East, Isle Of Man, IM7 3hd
The proposal involves erecting three polytunnels (each 9.1m long, 4.8m wide, 2.5m high with galvanised hoops and polythene covering) on a 1.2-hectare unused field at Field 214317, Jurby East, plus a circular pond (8.4m diameter, 1.5m deep), hardstanding area (14.4m x 16.2m topped with type 1 stone), and a 1.2m high pla…
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 3 (GP3), which prohibits countryside development except for agricultural/horticultural uses that reinforce site function without compromising s…
General Policy 3
Requires no development outside zoned areas except agriculture/horticulture reinforcing site function without environmental harm. Officer found proposal acceptable as polytunnels support grazing and crops on unused field, temporary nature ensures removability and minimal soil impact.
General Policy 2
Considers compatibility with surroundings. Structures read within agricultural context, no disruption to visual coherence.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside ecology. Proposal leaves sod banks/shrubs untouched, no significant disturbance.
Environment Policy 4
Safeguards biodiversity. Site previously cultivated for fodder, no habitat loss or risks to fauna.
Environment Policy 14
Prohibits loss of high-quality (classes 1-2) agricultural land unless overriding need. Site is class 3 soils, small footprint (131sqm polytunnels) leaves land viable.
Environment Policy 15
Requires agricultural structures appropriately sited to minimise landscape disruption. Polytunnels 7m from boundary, screened, support farm operations.
Environment Policy 17 - permits development related to nurseries and market gardens
Standards for location/appearance of agricultural buildings. Structures scaled/positioned to avoid countryside harm, temporary.
Strategic Policy 4
Protect/enhance rural landscape quality. Minimal disruption, harmoniously integrated.
Spatial Policy 5
Assesses visual impact. 159m separation from track, screening ensures not prominent.
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.
Agricultural/horticultural use only
The structures may only be used for horticultural and agricultural purposes. Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of a horticulture/agriculture need only.
Removal if disused
The structures hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition in the event that they are no longer used or required for a period exceeding 12 months for agricultural/horticultural uses. Reason: The structures have been exceptionally approved solely to meet agricultural/horticultural need, and their subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the countryside.
No retail sales
No retail sales shall take place from any of the structures hereby approved. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the development takes place in accordance with the approved details.
no interest
