9 April 2025 · Planning Committee
Croit A Curleod, Ballacaley Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hs
The proposal seeks full planning approval for a retrospective new vehicular access, 5.5m wide with 1.1m high timber field gates and 4-5.6m deep gravel hardstanding, located within the curtilage of an existing detached dormer bungalow in a rural countryside setting.
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The officer assessed that the new access with timber field gates is not out of keeping with the rural area and common countryside access styles, despite being publicly visible from Ballacaley Road, an…
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside (land outside settlements or not designated for development) from adverse effects unless overriding national need and no alternative. Officer assessed the access would not adversely affect countryside ecology or character, as it is in keeping with rural accesses despite public visibility.
General Policy 2
Permits development per Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting/scale/design, does not harm landscape character, highway safety, amenities, or flooding risks. Proposal tested against rural visual impact (gates fitting countryside style), highway safety (visibility accepted), and amenity (not for regular parking); found compliant despite site in 'Open Space - Including Agricultural' zoning.
Visibility splay retention
The visibility splay(s) identified on drawing 03; shall be retained in accordance with this approved plan and thereafter kept permanently clear of any obstruction exceeding 1050 mm in height above adjoining carriageway level. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety; acceptable for low flow low speed rural road subject to visibility splay and bound material conditions
