18 December 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Squeen Farm, Ballacrye Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5bp
The proposal was for a new agricultural machinery shed measuring 9.2m in length and width with a maximum height of 5m, to replace an existing larger shed at Squeen Farm in a countryside location northeast of Ballaugh village.
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The officer concluded the proposed shed would not be used for genuine agricultural storage but for commercial retail purposes, evidenced by glazed display doors, sales access, and signage on the plans…
Policy EP18 (Isle of Man Strategic Plan Modified Draft)
Requires new buildings in the countryside, including agricultural ones, to be sited close to existing groups and appropriate in scale, materials, colour, siting and form to be sympathetic to the landscape. The officer found the proposal's retail-like design with glazing and signage failed this test, appearing inappropriate for an agricultural shed.
no objections
Do not oppose
no comment on merits, request informative note on cables/lines
