12 November 2014 · Planning Committee
Field 234227, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2hd
The proposal involves using a field between the farm/stables and the TT Course (A3) for temporary tent camping during TT and Manx Grand Prix/Festival of Motorcycling weeks, accommodating around 65 tents, plus siting an existing cream-coloured mobile home (3.6m wide x 9m long) as a toilet/shower facility and installing …
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Environment Policy 1
Requires presumption against development on Agricultural Open Space. Officer noted no Strategic Plan provision for campsites, treating tourist development as countryside development with presumption against, but balanced against tourism importance, DED support, screening, temporariness, and precedents of approved sites near buildings complementing operations.
Time limit for campsite operation
The camp site may be available for use no earlier than seven days before the first practice associated with the TT and with the Manx Grand Prix/Festival of Motorcycling and up to seven days after the last race in each case and the camp site may be erected within three days before this and taken down within three days after this. After the Manx Grand Prix/Festival of Motorcycling 2018 this approval shall expire.
Painting of toilet/shower facility
The proposed toilet and shower facility must be painted or otherwise coloured dark green prior to 31st December, 2014.
Removal of facility if campsite ceases
The proposed toilet and shower facility shall be removed from the site in its entirety once and if the camp site is not operational.
Official Travel Partner of Isle of Man TT and Festival of Motorcycling; increases in visitors and actively seeking partners for camping due to demand
Duty under Tourist Act 1975 to promote tourism; TT demand outstrips supply with sites booked 3 years ahead; fully supports application
support the provision of a campsite in principle
