13 February 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Ballamenagh Beg, Jurby Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ag
The proposal was for a new agricultural building measuring 14.3m wide x 27.9m long x 6.6m ridge height, clad in colour-coated plastic coated steel sheeting, for grain storage on derelict farmland adjacent to existing farm buildings.
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The proposed development was refused because the site is crossed by 11kV overhead high-voltage electricity cables, making it safeguarded from development under Policy ENP2 of the emerging Strategic Pl…
Energy Policy 2
Policy safeguards land within 9m either side of overhead high tension power lines from development. The 11kV line crosses the site, placing the proposed barn within the safeguarded corridor; diversion needed but practicality and potential permissions unresolved. This was the sole reason for refusal despite other policies (GP3, EP18, ENP3) being satisfied.
General Policy 3
Assessed implicitly via agricultural need, clustering with existing buildings, and functional siting; no conflict noted.
Policy EP18 (Isle of Man Strategic Plan Modified Draft)
Relates to agricultural development; proposal aligns with farm needs for grain storage to meet upcoming Farm Assurance scheme.
Environment Policy 3 (Isle of Man Strategic Plan Modified Draft 2004)
No specific tension; visual and amenity impacts deemed acceptable.
