14 August 2006 · Planning Committee
Field 214292, East Sartfield Farm, Sartfield Road, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3az
The proposal was for approval in principle to erect a single-storey agricultural dwelling (9m x 14m footprint, natural grey render, slate roof) on open farmland adjacent to an existing agricultural barn, screened by a proposed sod hedge and trees.
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New Agricultural Dwellings
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no objections thereto
I do not have any objection to this application and in fact I am quite supportive to the proposal.
Do Not Oppose subject to the imposition of the following conditions: A vehicle turning facility is provided to permit vehicles to egress the driveway in forward gear. Three off street parking spaces are required to serve the needs of the existing and proposed development.
NO OBJECTION In principle subject to: The Applicant, to discuss the landscaping with the Drainage Division prior to submitting a detailed application. Public sewerage crosses this site. The line of the sewer must be identified before development work commences.
Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
For single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact IoMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49
