30 April 2010 · Planning Committee - Mrs P Faragher, Deputy Secretary
Fields 312346 And 312352, Laurel Bank Farm, Glen Helen Road, Laurel Bank, St Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3nj
The proposal sought permission to complete drainage works, minor mineral extraction (4500 tonnes), terracing reprofiling, topsoiling, seeding and restoration of a mineral processing area at agricultural fields sloping towards the A3 TT Course in an Area of High Landscape Value.
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General Policy 3
Requires protection of countryside; officer noted continuation undesirable and contrary to policy objectives but outweighed by harms of incomplete/unsafe site. Cited in related appeal precedent.
Environment Policy 1
Protects landscape value; site in Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance per 1982 Order, visual scarring acknowledged but completion to vegetated terraces mitigates long-term impact.
Environment Policy 2
Landscape protection tests (a)(b); aggregate storage in related site unacceptable per appeal inspector, but here detailed restoration to agricultural terracing with seeding accepted as pragmatic resolution.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the completion of drainage and landscaping works associated with the re-profiling of banks as previously approved under planning application 07/02373/B, excavation and processing of minerals and restoration of area used for mineral processing as shown by 007/14 01 REV A, 2 x photographs, P5 REV A, 110 REV A, 111 REV B, 120 REV B, 121 REV B, 122 REV A and Civil Engineers Report Folder all received 1st April 2010.
Time limit for works
The works hereby approved, including topsoiling, seeding and drainage construction, must be completed before 1st June 2011.
Stone removal and restoration
All stone located within the mineral processing area shall be removed from the site and the land restored to agricultural use, covered with topsoil and seeded before 1st June 2011.
Machinery removal
Prior to the cessation of this consent, all equipment and machinery must be removed from site.
Ditch maintenance
All open ditches must be regularly inspected, de-silted and maintained during the period of this planning consent.
Do not oppose
supports the planning application... eager to see mineral extraction and processing activities concluded... and the site fully restored
