14 July 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Knockaloe Beg Farmhouse, Knockaloe Beg Lane, Raggatt, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 3aq
The proposal is for a modest single-storey farm workshop measuring approximately 6.5m by 3.4m with a ridge height of 2.8m, to be built in the northwest corner of a walled field south of the existing farm buildings at Knockaloe Beg Farm.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environmental Policy 15 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, which permits new agricultural buildings in the countryside only where agricultural need outweighs …
Environment Policy 15
Policy permits new agricultural buildings in countryside where need outweighs restrictions and impact is acceptable, requiring siting close to existing groups, appropriate scale/design, and landscaping in sensitive areas. Officer tested agricultural need (satisfied via DAFF report on farm scale and machinery demands), siting (adjoining farm group), scale (modest), materials (stone cladding and slate to match), and landscape fit (blends with backdrop, limited public views). No tensions noted; all aspects compliant.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of a farm workshop building, Knockaloe Beg Farm, Knockaloe Beg lane, Raggatt, Patrick as shown by the plans and information Location, Site, Plans/Elevations and applicant Letter all received 6th April 2009.
Agricultural use only
The building must only be used for agricultural purposes.
Roof materials
The roof must be finished in dark natural slate.
Wall materials
The southern and eastern elevations of the building must be finished in traditionally laid manx stone. NOTE: Split stone on a backing render is not acceptable as an external finish.
Do not oppose
No comment
Erection of an agricultural workshop will provide agricultural benefits to the functioning and maintenance of the farm
