16 May 2008 · Planning Committee
Upper Kirkill, Sloc Road, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bw
The proposal involves erecting a new stable block with 6 stables, storage area, kitchenette, tack room, and sick stall to replace existing damp stables behind the dwelling at Upper Kirkhill. The new building measures 14.4m x 15.4m and 4.4m high, finished in dark brown timber cladding and dark coloured roof sheeting, si…
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The officer assessed the proposal as justified given the 7.6ha of associated land, noting the existing stables are damp and unsuitable, sited on small fields not useful for grazing.
Environment Policy 19
Presumes against large scale equestrian development in Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value. Officer found not contrary as sparse development character exists with nearby buildings, dark finishes ensure not conspicuous.
Environment Policy 20
Presumes against equestrian development detrimental to landscape or character. Assessed compliant due to lower position, timber finishes blending with landscape, and grouping benefits.
Environment Policy 21
Addresses loss of high quality agricultural land from equestrian uses. Satisfied as site on small unseeded fields not useful for agriculture/grazing.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the erection of stabling as shown in drawings 270/05 and -/06 both received on 20th February, 2008.
Removal of existing stables
Within one month of the completion of the new stabling, the existing stables to the rear of the dwelling must be removed from the site.
Use restriction
The stabling may only be used by the occupants of Upper Kirkhill (shown as "Ballaroy" on the location plan) and not sold or let out separately.
Materials
The stabling must be finished in dark brown timber and dark brown, dark grey or black roof sheeting.
no comments recorded (consulted, no objection implied)
