3 August 2004 · Planning Committee
Cronk-Y-Scotty, Coast Road, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3et
The proposal sought full planning approval for extending an existing sand extraction pit at Cronk-y-Scotty in Jurby, the island's only source of specialist sand for plastering used by the building industry. The site is in a dune area with grassland, heath and scrub habitats providing coastal protection.
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The officer noted discrepancies between previous approvals (92/0814 and 97/1129) and actual worked areas 1-4 on drawing 04/2053/01, but concluded 'the areas that have been worked, whilst not strictly …
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the extension of the sand pit as shown in drawing no.s 04/2053/01 and 04/2053/02 date stamped the 13th April 2004.
Landscaping and recolonisation scheme
Prior to the commencement of any works associated with the extraction from the area hereby approved, as annotated 4 on drawing no. 04/2053/01, a scheme for landscaping and recolonisation of all areas of extraction, within the area defined by the red line on drawing no. 04/2053/01, with natural vegetation must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
Implementation and maintenance of landscaping
All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping and recolonisation must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the commencement of extraction from the area hereby approved, as annotated 4 on drawing no. 04/2053/01. Any vegetation which within a period of five years from the completion of extraction from the area hereby approved, as annotated 4 on drawing no. 04/2053/01, which dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar species.
no views on the application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts
no objections
Multiple consultees including Manx National Heritage, DAFF Wildlife, Highways Division, DTI, and Jurby Parish Commissioners responded to the sand pit extension application; most raised no objection but recommended conditions for restoration, phasing, and safety, while Highways had no views and Parish had no objections.
Key concern: Lack of long-term restoration plan and potential impacts on dune ecology and coastal protection
Manx National Heritage
Conditional No ObjectionManx National Heritage does not object to this application to extend the area of sand extraction, but recommends that a condition be attached to any approval notice...; For the avoidance of doubt, Manx National Heritage would object to any proposal to landfill in this area, including the tipping of 'inert' materials.
Conditions requested: Condition requiring long-term plan for the site including estimate of workable area, methods of operation, and proposed restoration scheme providing maximum opportunity for natural recolonisation
DAFF Wildlife and Conservation Office
Conditional No ObjectionSuitable planning conditions are proposed below.; No materials should be brought into the site as landfill unless agreed by DAFF as suitable for landscaping and vegetative recolonisation.
Conditions requested: Where practicable, sand extraction should be phased, with extraction and disturbance restricted to one area at any time; After completion of the extraction of sand from a part of the site, areas of loose sand must be planted with marram grass or covered with turf from any area on site that is being cleared for sand extraction. Such areas should then be protected from disturbance by vehicles; No materials should be brought onto the site as landfill, unless agreed by the Planning Committee; If previous conditions unsuccessful, scheme for landscaping and recolonisation of extracted areas by natural vegetation to be agreed with DAFF and MNH prior to works
Department of Transport Highways Division
No CommentThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
Department of Trade and Industry
Supportit has already been agreed in principle to grant a further lease on Cronk y Scotty sandpit, subject of course to planning approval
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
