9 January 2014 · Council of Ministers
Land Adjacent To Control Tower - Jurby Airfield, Jurby Industrial Estate, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bd
The proposal involved a one-month temporary change of use (16 May to 16 June 2014) of Jurby Airfield for Motofest, including up to 500 tents for 5,000 people, festival activities with bars, music, catering and screens, parking, and stunt shows, all using portable structures.
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The inspector assessed main considerations as effects on living conditions and ASSI impacts. Noise from music, speakers and vehicles would be audible at nearest dwellings 600m away and prison, but lim…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires development to optimise use of previously-developed land. Inspector noted airfield as previously-developed, with history of motorsport/race-related approvals, making temporary festival use compliant.
Environment Policy 4
Prohibits development adversely affecting ASSI species/habitats. Satisfied due to DEFA consent after layout amendments, grass mowing and required monitoring/surveys/bird counts to assess impacts.
Approved plans
The development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with the plan entitled Motofest 2014 Jurby Airfield, Isle of Man received on 21 October 2013.
Time limit and restoration
The use hereby approved shall be for a limited period from 16 May 2014 to 16 June 2014 inclusive, and thereafter the use shall be discontinued and the site restored to its former condition.
Music hours
Amplified music shall not be played between midnight and 10.00hrs.
No objections but suggest music finishes no later than midnight
Supports as site owner subject to risk assessment, security, insurance, indemnity and liaison with parish to prevent nuisance
Accepts as extension of existing events, no past complaints, will use Safety Action Group for concerns; supports TT revenue
Issued Notice of Consent after layout changes, subject to ASSI monitoring, surveys and bird counts
Noise 60-70dB(A) audible but for Planning/Licensing to weigh against TT benefits; intermittent TT complaints
No objection given DEFA consent; requests post-event ASSI assessment info
No objection subject to final layout and fire-prevention agreement
