13 May 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Field 918 (Former County Series No), Sir Georges Bridge, Abbeylands, Isle Of Man, IM4 5eh
The proposal involves two timber-framed sheds (one 2.0m x 2.4m and one 5m x 3m with front decking) and a hardcore track on a small parcel of woodland land north of Sir Georges Bridge, Scollag Road, Braddan, outside any settlement boundary.
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The site is in unzoned countryside with a general presumption against development under General Policy 3, but an exception was accepted for small-scale agricultural structures under part (f) despite l…
General Policy 3
Provides exceptions to development in countryside; officer applied part (f) for agricultural buildings, accepting small-scale structures for animal keeping and land upkeep despite not being commercial farming, as scale and impact justified the exception.
General Policy 2
General development considerations; section (g) on neighbouring amenity satisfied as minor scale causes no harm to enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
Environment Policy 1
Requires protection of countryside character; sheds' size, low profile, timber cladding, brown stain, boundary siting and woodland backdrop ensure no detrimental visual impact on landscape quality.
Environment Policy 3
Protection of trees and woodland; site in Registered Tree Area RA0740 with mainly woodland trees, but proposal sited to avoid harm given cleared understory and grass.
Environment Policy 15
Requires agricultural/horticultural need outweighing countryside presumption; limited evidence provided, but officer struck balance favouring approval due to small scale and minimal impact in woodland setting.
Environment Policy 21
Allows buildings for shelter/care of animals if not detrimental to countryside character in siting, design, size or finish; satisfied by low-impact features, with condition for removal if use ceases.
Agricultural use only
The sheds must be used only for agricultural purposes in connection with the upkeep and maintenance of the land and or for the shelter of animals.
Dark brown external walls
The external walls of the sheds must be a dark brown colour and being retained thereafter.
Removal if agricultural use ceases
In the event that the sheds hereby approved are not used or required for agricultural purposes for a period exceeding 6 months, the agricultural sheds hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 12 months of its last use.
Private use only
The sheds shall be for private (not commercial) use only and the land defined in red and blue on the site plan as submitted.
No external overnight storage
There shall be no external storage overnight of plant, machinery, materials or vehicles outside of the sheds identified on the drawing referenced; SM24/622/1, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Department.
no objection
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the proposals would not have a significantly detrimental impact over the existing site
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the retrospective application for erection of two sheds with decking area and extension of track.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Onchan District Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
