25 October 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M.I. McCauley)
Field 614865, Ballamenagh Road, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6al
The proposal involves building a dual-purpose agricultural structure (approx. 120ft x 40ft) for housing up to 50 cattle and storing feed on field 614865 at Ballamenagh Moar Farm. The site is in countryside designated as open space and high landscape value under the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan.
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There is a general presumption against new development in countryside/open space areas per Policy L/OSNC/PR/1, but this can be set aside for agriculturally justified buildings per Policy L/OSNC/PR/7.
Policy L/OSNC/PR/1
General presumption against development in open space areas. Officer set aside presumption due to proven agricultural need, as exception allowed for essential ag buildings.
Agricultural Development
Permission for new ag buildings only if essential for ag purposes and comply with guidance. DAFF letter proved need (winter housing for 50 cattle, feed storage); siting tested for acceptability and found appropriate.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of two years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the location plan and agricultural building specifications date stamped the 30th June 2006.
Remove unapproved structure
Prior to the erection of the building hereby permitted the unapproved structure must be taken down and removed from the site in its entirety.
Agricultural use only
The building must only be used for agricultural purposes.
External colouring
The external colouring of the building must match those of the existing adjacent building.
Do Not Oppose
no objection, request informative note on electricity supply and safety
Highways Division and Manx Electricity Authority raised no objections to the agricultural building application 06/01122/R, while SPMC&E raised no objections and Lonan Parish Commissioners recommended refusal due to adverse visual impact and non-compliance with prior agreements.
Key concern: unacceptable and adverse impact on surroundings near Ballannette Nature Reserve and non-compliance with prior planning agreements
Highways Division of the Department of Transport
No ObjectionDo Not Oppose
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee Note 2; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
No ObjectionThis is a modest scheme for restoration and extension to what is a very modest cottage. Assuming it had not lost it's established residential use, the Society raises no objections.
Lonan Parish Commissioners
Objectionrecommend REFUSAL of the above Planning Application.; The Board has previously expressed no objection to the development of an agricultural building, and indeed met with Mr McCracken to discuss this in respect of PA 04/01350/B, and agreed to the proposal at a location distant from the existing building.
