9 June 2004 · Planning Committee
Kirkle Farm, Sloc Road, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bw
The proposal sought full planning approval for a concrete hardstanding to serve as a helicopter landing pad in Field 414479 at Lower Kirkle Farm, an agricultural site in a rural area near Colby.
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The Planning Committee determined the proposal unacceptable as it would introduce development into land zoned 'Open Space' under the Arbory and East Rushen Local Plan 1999, contrary to Policy ENC/P/2 …
Arbory and East Rushen Local Plan 1999 Policy ENC/P/2
Policy protects existing open space from development except in designated areas or residential zones. The agricultural field is zoned Open Space with high landscape value; concrete pad would urbanise the site and preclude grazing, failing the policy test for appropriateness in undeveloped countryside.
No objection subject to livestock disturbance concerns; later supported at review, noting helicopter can operate without pad, visually unobtrusive, better secured on pad to avoid pollution risk
No adverse traffic impacts; no views
Within controlled airspace; requires arrangements with Airport Authority
Rushen Parish Commissioners expressed concerns about the necessity of the helicopter landing pad and risks to horses, livestock, and aviation safety, remaining unconvinced. Airport Operations Manager had no objection subject to arrangements with the Airport Authority.
Key concern: risk of helicopter spooking horses and livestock leading to injuries or road accidents
Rushen Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners feel that Ronaldsway Airport is so close to this property that siting a helicopter landing pad here is unnecessary.; to have a helicopter flying low may easily 'spook' horses and could cause injury to the riders.; The Commissioners remain unconvinced of the necessity of this installation.
Isle of Man Airport Operations Manager (Ken Karran)
Conditional No ObjectionThis site lies within IOM Controlled Airspace and flight within such Controlled Airspace is subject to certain conditions including two-way radio communication with the Air Traffic Control unit at Isle of Man Airport.; Any permission given for this purpose at this location must be subject to satisfactory detailed arrangements being agreed with the Airport Authority (Operations Manager or Manager Air Traffic Services).
Conditions requested: Any permission given must be subject to satisfactory detailed arrangements being agreed with the Airport Authority (Operations Manager or Manager Air Traffic Services)
CAA Operations Manager (KS Karran)
No ObjectionIf the site is properly authorised, including planning permission as appropriate, and I am satisfied that the helicopter is operated in a safe manner I would have no sanction against its continued use.
Conditions requested: confirm proposed site operated as unlicensed site; confirm helicopter operated in Private capacity
