4 December 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
West Loughan, Postal Locality, Jurby East, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ez
The proposal involved changing the use of a 2.5 acre (approximately 1 ha) agricultural field on the northern side of the B3 road in Jurby East to plant a mixed species wood. The site is in countryside zoning under the 1982 Development Plan, not within a conservation area.
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The officer noted the proposal would result in loss of some agricultural land but emphasized the site is only 2.5 ha, 'a very small percentage'.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted documents which are date-stamped 31st August 2006.
Overhead line protection
There is an 11kV overhead line crossing the proposed site and MEA require a 10 metre corridor, either side from the outside conductor which is free of all trees, to be created. The MEA shall also require the right to keep the area clear and trim any tree branches which encroach upon this corridor. Or the overhead line could be routed under ground, however this will also require a 5 metre corridor or the equipment could be diverted around the site. MEA will not accept liability for any costs incurred for the above.
Do not oppose
No objection
No objection; will create different habitat for wildlife (assuming not detrimental to balance of habitats and ecosystems)
Manx Electricity Authority objects unless a 10m tree-free corridor is maintained under their 11kV overhead line or the line is undergrounded/diverted; Highways Division, Jurby Parish Commissioners, and a public representation have no objection to the planting of a 2.5 acre mixed species wood at West Loughan, Jurby East.
Key concern: 11kV overhead line crossing the proposed site requiring 10m tree-free corridor
Manx Electricity Authority
ObjectionThe MEA would like to object to the above planning application, unless one of the following conditions is met; MEA require a 10 meter corridor, either side from the outside conductor which is free of all trees, to be created
Conditions requested: 10 meter corridor, either side from the outside conductor which is free of all trees, to be created; MEA shall also require the right to keep the area clear and trim any tree branches which encroach upon this corridor; overhead line could be routed under ground, however this will also require a 5 meter corridor or the equipment could be diverted around the site; MEA will not accept liability for any costs incurred for the above
Highways Division, Department of Transport
No ObjectionDo Not Oppose
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto
Andrew Jessopp
No ObjectionI have no objection to this proposal as it will create a different habitat for wildlife etc - albeit it will replace an existing habitat
