5 August 2009
Ballacomish, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hf
The proposal was for the construction of a new riding arena (manège) on a field at Ballacomish, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle of Man IM9 4HF. This was one of four related applications submitted by James Brookman Ltd, with Kay Associates Ltd as agent.
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The application was withdrawn by the agent on behalf of the applicant via email on 05 August 2009, after securing a sale commitment for the site to Mr Craddock.
no comments to make
no issues but remind applicants to avoid disturbing birds and nests when clearing vegetation, recommending work outside April-August nesting season
No Objection subject to conditions on watercourse consent and surface water attenuation
Do not oppose subject to condition that manège used for private use only and not commercial
Drainage Division has no objection subject to conditions on watercourse consent and surface water attenuation; Highways Division does not oppose subject to private use condition; DAFF Wildlife has no issues but requests bird nesting precautions; Arbory Parish Commissioners have n…
Key concern: proposal contrary to Planning Circular 1/88 – housing in the countryside
Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection subject to the following conditions; It is strongly recommended that the applicant contact the Drainage Division before work commences on site
Conditions requested: written consent is required from the Department of Transport under section 35 of the Land Drainage Act 1934 for any work carried out on any watercourses; Surface water discharge to the watercourse may require attenuation, the applicant is required to contact the Division Land Drainage Engineer to discuss the drainage and watercourse works prior to commencement on site
G A Clark
ObjectionThe defined site in each of these applications is misleading and apparently arbitrary since it does not follow existing boundaries, whether "residential" or "agricultural".; Maintenance and care of horses is not an agricultural use. The proposal for a separate dwelling is thus contrary to Planning Circular 1/88 – housing in the countryside.
Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose subject to the imposition of the following condition; Menege used for private use only and not commercial
Conditions requested: Menege used for private use only and not commercial
DAFF Wildlife and Conservation Division
No ObjectionWe do not have any issues with this planning application but would ask you to remind the applicants that to avoid disturbing any birds and their nests care should be taken when felling trees and clearing vegetation; The main bird nesting season is April to August inclusive.; reckless or intentional destruction of wild birds, their eggs or nests, when in use or being built, is an offence under the 1990 Wildlife Act
Conditions requested: remind the applicants that to avoid disturbing any birds and their nests care should be taken when felling trees and clearing vegetation; undertaking any tree or vegetation clearance outside of this period (April to August inclusive)
Arbory Parish Commissioners
No Commentmy Commissioners have considered the above application and have no comments to make
