23 December 2014 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
Ballamenagh Beg, Jurby Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ag
The proposal involves extending the western elevation of the westernmost modern portal-framed barn within the Ballamenagh Beg farm complex, which includes two barns and two farm dwellings. The extension measures 9.8 metres wide, 27.8 metres deep, and 3.8 metres high, using standard agricultural barn design.
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The starting point is General Policy 3(F), which permits buildings essential for agriculture outside zoned areas; the officer found sufficient justification as the extension is to an existing barn on …
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside zoned areas except for essential agricultural buildings (paragraph F). The officer assessed the extension as essential for the farm's operations, satisfying the exception due to DEFA-confirmed need on a large holding.
Environment Policy 15
Requires proof of agricultural need outweighing countryside protection, plus sympathetic siting, scale, materials, and form close to existing groups, with care near residences. Need was established; extension's modest size, standard barn form, and integration within complex with roadside screening by hedgerows/trees met tests, avoiding exposed or isolated development.
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.
Agricultural use only
The building must be used only for agricultural purposes. REASON: the countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of agricultural need. As such the building must be used for the purposes for which it is approved.
no objection (received on 24.11.2014)
