10 June 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
Field 612727, Baldrine Road, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ee
The proposal seeks to retain a field access already formed in a Manx sod bank without prior approval, plus erect a field gate, to facilitate moving cattle across Baldrine Road more safely from the farm. The site is in open countryside within an Area of High Landscape Value.
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The officer found sufficient justification for retaining the access as it assists Baldrine Farm operations by allowing cattle to cross the road more easily, minimising time on the highway and improvin…
General Policy 1
Requires regard to the Development Plan and all material considerations in determining applications. Officer applied this as the overarching policy framework for assessment.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects surroundings, does not harm landscape character, incorporates landscape features like sod banks, provides safe access, and improves highway safety. Officer assessed the access as in keeping, not harming landscape despite sod bank removal, and improving safety.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside for its own sake unless overriding national need and no alternative. Officer considered the minor access acceptable given farming benefits and no adverse countryside impact.
Environment Policy 2
Prioritises landscape protection in Areas of High Landscape Value unless no harm to character or location essential. Site is in AHLV; officer found no harm to character as gates are typical and access fits between trees.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
recommend approval
no objection
