31 October 2008 · Planning Committee
Campsite, Glen Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5jg
The proposal sought retrospective approval for three portacabins (dimensions 7.4x2.7m, 6.2x2.7m, 3.2x2.7m), four electrical hook-up bollards for motorhomes, and change of use of Field 221335 from agriculture to mixed agriculture/campsite use, operational since May 2007.
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The officer concluded the portacabins represent inappropriate development in an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance, detrimentally affecting the openness of the countryside, contrary …
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except specific cases like essential agricultural housing or redundant building conversions. Officer assessed no exceptions apply: not agricultural essential, no redundant buildings of value, not previously developed land improving landscape, not replacement dwelling or national need. Portacabins and campsite fail all tests as inappropriate rural introduction.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside (land outside settlements or zoned areas) for its own sake; no development unless overriding national need with no alternative. Site is countryside; no overriding need shown for campsite diversification, so protection prevails over farm income benefits.
Environment Policy 2
In High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance (AHLV) areas, landscape character protection paramount unless no harm or essential location. Portacabins harm openness and appear incongruous despite partial screening; campsite/motorhomes add impact; no essential location justified.
No objections
No objection subject to conditions including connection to public foul sewer
Do not oppose subject to visibility splays of 2.4m x 23m, 6m wide gateway, 10m hard standing
Applicant to consult Fire Safety Department for campsite fire safety guidance
Does not object to principle despite not zoned; cabins not attractive but screened; suggests mitigation planting; queries if EIA required for permanent campsite
