22 March 2005 · Planning Committee
Ballamillaghyn Farm, Mount Rule, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4ht
The proposal sought approval in principle for constructing two concrete runways and a 20x35x6m aircraft maintenance facility on a cross-shaped area of Ballamillaghyn Farm, zoned as Agricultural Open Space in the Braddan Local Plan.
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The Planning Committee refused the application because the site is zoned as Agricultural Open Space on the Braddan Local Plan, and the proposed development for a general aviation aerodrome would be cl…
Braddan Local Plan
The policy zones the site as Agricultural Open Space. The proposal for concrete runways and maintenance facility for general aviation is contrary to this zoning as it would prevent agricultural use of the site and adjoining land. No evidence justified departure from the plan.
Transport Policy 10
Reference made to emerging Strategic Plan Transport Policy 10. No Environmental Impact Assessment provided, rendering assessment inadequate.
no adverse traffic impacts
conditional approval
previously submitted written observations to be considered; no requirement to appear at review
acknowledges receipt and will respond
Multiple private individuals, an MHK, the Isle of Man Water Authority, and the Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment submitted representations objecting to the proposed concrete runways and aircraft maintenance facility due to noise, safety, agricul…
Key concern: Conflict with agricultural zoning and previous refusals of similar applications
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
Conditions requested: Applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws; For connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required, the applicant should contact the IoMWA Planning and Projects Section, tel. 69 59 58
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
ObjectionThe present use is therefore, it would seem, illegal; I’m sure everyone locally will object and so must the Society, VERY STRONGLY
Precedent Value
Highlights need for robust comparative site evidence and highway benefits in promoting unallocated sites over plan allocations. Demonstrates weight given to DoT support and masterplanned mitigation in rural extensions.
