17 April 2008 · Planning Committee
Field 614865, Ballamenagh Road, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6al
The proposal sought retrospective permission for an agricultural building (over 36m long, 12m wide, 5-6m high, clad in mixed corrugated metal sheeting) on field 614865 at Ballamenagh Moar Farm, an isolated rural site in an Area of High Landscape Value near Ballannette Nature Reserve.
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The officer assessed the retrospective proposal as a smaller revision of the previously approved larger building under PA 06/01122/R, concluding that agricultural need was already justified and the re…
Policy L/OSNC/PR/1
General presumption against development in designated open space areas. Officer noted site designation but justified exception via agricultural need under GP3 and prior approvals, despite isolation.
Agricultural Development
Requires proof of essential agricultural need and compliance with policy guidance. Officer accepted need from prior PA 06/01122/R; smaller scale deemed compliant despite plan inadequacies.
General Policy 3
Permits essential agricultural buildings outside zoned areas. Officer relied on this exception (subpara f), supported by established need and precedents.
Environment Policy 2
In AHLV, landscape protection paramount unless no harm or essential location. Officer argued reduced size vs prior approval meant less harm; site near existing farm buildings.
Environment Policy 15
New ag buildings must be sited near groups, appropriate in scale/materials/siting/form; landscaping in exposed areas. Officer deemed sympathetic due to size reduction, but no materials/landscaping conditioned; appeal inspector found crude design harmful.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 1843/1, 1843/2 and 1843/3 date stamped the 3rd October 2007.
Agricultural use only
The building must only be used for agricultural purposes.
