25 September 2024 · Planning Committee
Field 321916, Cooil Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 2ah
The proposal involves building two agricultural structures on Field 321916 off Cooil Road: Building 1 (18.3m x 27.4m, eaves 5.6m, ridge 8.1m) and Building 2 (18.3m x 18.4m, eaves 5m, ridge 6.7m), both finished in dark green sheeting with blockwork plinths, matching the existing barn.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer assessed the proposal under General Policy 3 and Environment Policy 15, which allow exceptions in countryside for essential agricultural buildings if need is demonstrated and sited sympath…
Strategic Policy 1
Efficient use of land and resources. Applied to support agricultural development on existing hardstanding without loss of prime land.
Spatial Policy 5
Design and visual impact. Buildings match existing vernacular, screened, no detriment to immediate locality or wider landscape.
Strategic Policy 5
Development only in countryside per General Policy 3. Exception allowed for agricultural need.
General Policy 2
General Development Considerations. Proposal justified by agricultural need, sympathetic design.
General Policy 3
Exceptions to development in countryside. Essential agricultural buildings permitted if need proven.
Environment Policy 1
Protection of the countryside. No severe detriment to visual amenities.
Environment Policy 15
Development of agricultural buildings in countryside requires proven need, siting near existing groups, appropriate scale/materials/siting for landscape sympathy. Siting adjacent to existing, matching form, enclosed site meets tests; not isolated.
Transport Policy 4
Highways safety. Suitable access/visibility confirmed by Highway Services.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including all hardsurfacing, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Landscaping scheme
Prior to the commencement of development, a soft landscaping plan incorporating native species shall be submitted to the Department for approval in writing. The landscaping plan shall be implemented in full as per the approved details. Any new planting which is removed, becomes severely damaged or diseased within five years of planting shall be replaced. Replacement planting shall be in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the delivery and retention of an appropriate landscaping scheme, in the interests of the visual amenity of the locality.
Agricultural use only
The buildings hereby approved 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 buildings must be used solely for the purposes for which they are approved.
Removal if use ceases
In the event that the buildings hereby approved are no longer used or required for agriculture they shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 18 months of the date the use ceased. Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of agricultural need.
No external lighting
No external lighting may be installed without the prior consent of the Department in writing. Reason: To prevent light pollution and impact on wildlife.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking, suitable access visibility
scale of business significant, genuine need for buildings of this type/size, suitable for storing/processing goods, feed storage, workshops, machinery stores
existing building caused no issues, new development no threat to countryside, beneficial to farming activities
Highway Services, Highways Drainage, Agriculture and Lands Directorate, and Marown Parish Commissioners all ultimately supported or raised no objection to application 23/01441/B for two agricultural buildings, with Marown initially objecting but withdrawing after additional information.
Key concern: Initial objection from Marown Parish Commissioners on size, agricultural justification, and countryside impact (later withdrawn)
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking, as the site has suitable access visibility onto Ballacotch Lane and the Cooil Road.
DOI Highways Drainage
No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.; Recommendation: The applicant should be aware off and comply with the clauses above.
Agriculture and Lands Directorate
SupportHaving reviewed the agricultural census data held in the Department I can confirm the scale of agricultural business is of a significant size; I believe the business will be able to demonstrate a genuine need for buildings of this type and size and the industry has a genuine need for development; The buildings laid out in the plans would be suitable for the purpose or the storing and the processing of agricultural goods, feed storage, workshops or as machinery stores
Marown Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners resolved to OPPOSE the Application on the following grounds
Marown Parish Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionThe Commissioners have NO OBJECTION, CONDITIONAL to the Application.; The Applicant had provided extra information from DEFA to address the concerns of the Commissioners with particular regard to the agricultural necessity for the buildings. The Commissioners withdraw their objection to the planning application
Conditions requested: a CONDITION is added such that the buildings are to be used for agricultural purposes only
