18 September 2007
Robin Hill Farm, Cronk-Y-Dhooney, Ballakilpheric, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bs
The proposal involved constructing two steel portal frame agricultural livestock buildings, each approximately 9.3m x 9.3m with ridge height around 4.5m, and a stock yard in field 410341 adjacent to the farmhouse at Robin Hill Farm.
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Policy ENC/P/1
Designates the local plan area including the site field as high landscape value/scenic significance. Objectors claimed new development breaches this in open space/ecological area.
Arbory and East Rushen Local Plan 1999 Policy ENC/P/2
Prohibits development of open space except designated areas. Site field marked as open space on Annex 1.
Arbory & East Rushen Local Plan - presumption against development impacting ecological interest
Presumption against adverse impact on ecological interest/wildlife sites. Site includes semi-improved grassland/scrub.
Arbory & East Rushen Local Plan - agricultural buildings require justification
New agricultural buildings not permitted without agricultural justification; should be sited amongst/close to existing farm buildings. Objectors and DAFF questioned need and separation from existing group.
No objections to agricultural buildings in countryside, subject to conditions they remain for agricultural use
No objections
No objection in principle subject to conditions on surface water discharge, soakaway approval, and protection of public sewer
No objections providing recessive colour like khaki
DAFF objects due to insufficient agricultural justification and available existing buildings; Drainage Division has no objection subject to conditions; Rushen Parish Commissioners have no objections.
Key concern: Insufficient agricultural justification and available existing buildings (DAFF)
DAFF Agricultural Adviser
ObjectionI would not be able to support the application for the proposed erection of two agricultural buildings.; Existing buildings could be utilised for housing livestock with some improvements, including ventilation and drainage and this would meet the projected requirements.
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions
Conditions requested: NO discharge of surface water (including from roofs and paved areas) to any foul drainage system(s); Soakaways subject to Building Control approval; if not granted, no discharge to foul system permitted; Public sewer line must be identified and fully protected before and during works
Rushen Parish Commissioners
No Objection07/0010. Robin Hill Farm, Cronk-e-Dhooney. Mr & Mrs Cripps. Amended Plans. Erection of two agricultural livestock buildings. No objections.
