31 December 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Orrisdale Farm, Orrisdale Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ae
The proposal is for a new detached agricultural building on high land at Orrisdale Farm, smaller than existing farm buildings at 20m by 25m and 6.5m high, finished in green sheeting with a low 10-degree roof pitch to match adjacent structures and not exceed their ridge height.
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The key issue was whether adding another building to the existing group would unacceptably increase visual impact on the landscape, as the existing buildings are visible from longer views with their t…
General Policy 3
General Policy 3 of the Strategic Plan presumes against development in undesignated countryside except for essential agricultural operations. The officer confirmed the proposal qualifies as essential for farm operations after stone building conversions reduced stock space.
Environment Policy 15
Requires proven agricultural need outweighing countryside protections, siting close to existing groups, appropriate scale/form/materials sympathetic to landscape, and no adverse residential impacts. Officer found need established, siting appropriate atop hillside with existing buildings, smaller scale, matching green sheeting, low ridge via 10-degree pitch, minimal added visibility due to topography.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Agricultural use only
The building 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 building must be used for the purposes for which it is approved.
do not object to the application
do not oppose the application
Malew Parish Commissioners and DOI Highways both raised no objections to the erection of a detached agricultural building at Orrisdale Farm.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThey do not object to this Application.
DOI Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 9.11.15
