13 October 2005 · Planning Committee
Ballahowin, Braaid Road, St Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3as
The proposal involves constructing a new 18m x 33m x 8.2m high building finished in blockwork and cladding on Ballahowin Farm for agricultural education activities including hands-on experiences for school children and adults, with a farm shop selling only items produced on the site.
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The officer's report describes the proposal as a novel farm diversification complementing the existing cattle farming enterprise with no significant adverse visual impact, traffic impact or effect on …
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of an agricultural activity building and farm shop as shown in drawings reference 111.1.04, 112.2.04 and 113.3.04, the site and location plans all received on 13th December, 2004.
Use restriction
The new building may be used only for purposes of education in agricultural matters together with associated facilities all as set out in the approved drawings. The farm shop may only sell Manx produced food items and Manx produced hand-crafted products, the sale of which is confined to that area shown as "farm shop for local produce" on plan reference 112.2.04.
One-way traffic system
Prior to the use of the buildings as approved, the applicant must have approved by the Planning Authority a scheme for introducing and policing a one way system for traffic visiting the new facilities, where such vehicles will enter from the A26 and leave via the B37. Such a scheme should involve signage and information leaflets.
Roadway and drainage
Prior to the use of the building as proposed, the roadway between the new car park and the A26 highway must be made up and provision made for the drainage of surface water. Details of this must be approved by the Planning Authority prior to these works being undertaken.
fully supports the application as it enhances rural tourism, provides all-year visitor attractions and improves quality of life
strong support for raising profile of agriculture and farm diversification
Approve
no adverse traffic impacts subject to conditions on parking, accesses and visibility splays