25 November 2003 · Planning Committee
Field 524063 Marine Drive Port Soderick Douglas
The proposal sought full planning approval for the change of use of agricultural land and engineering operations to create a motorcycle scramble track on a 6.9 ha field off Marine Drive in Port Soderick.
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The Planning Committee did not oppose the principle of using the site for motorcycle scrambling but refused the application as it 'does not provide sufficient information to assure the Planning Commit…
Policy 13.3 (Braddan Parish District Local Plan)
Braddan Local Plan policies protect designated Open Space/Agricultural land and High Landscape Value/Scenic Significance areas. The proposal's engineering works and use conflicted with these by altering the undisturbed character through bare tracks and mounds.
Castletown Local Plan Policy 13.4
Part of Braddan Local Plan protections cited by parish; failed due to visual and environmental impacts.
Braddan Local Plan Policy 14.13
Essential protection of coastal areas vigorously applied in Braddan Parish District; scramble track visually intrusive from Marine Drive and sea.
Braddan Local Plan Policy 14.14
No additional development permitted on coastal areas except specified exceptions (not applicable here); proposal constituted unacceptable development.
Supports application for schoolboy motorcycling practice and events; land availability scarce; promotes competitiveness and discipline in children aged 6-15.
No objection if no adverse impact on watercourse; stream of limited importance for fish; welcome contact for concerns.
