27 September 2022 · Planning Committee
Airship Hanger Base, Jurby Industrial Estate, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bd
The proposal involves converting an existing parking area with 136 spaces, used for a karting track, into four camping areas providing about 27 spaces for up to 60 club members on Friday and Saturday nights, up to 34 weekends annually. The site already has steel container toilets/showers and electricity hook-ups.
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The proposal was approved because it supports the Government's tourism strategy by providing overnight facilities for kart and bike club members who travel from afar, improving service quality and boo…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires development to make best use of previously developed land and existing infrastructure. The concreted parking area with utilities was deemed suitable for the limited camping use tied to the kart track.
Strategic Policy 8
Seeks tourist development that uses existing built fabric without adversely affecting environmental or highway interests. Approved as it complements the site and enables visitor enjoyment without harm.
General Policy 2
Sets out detailed development control considerations. The proposal met these with no undue environmental or amenity impacts.
Transport Policy 10
Controls development around airfields to ensure safe aircraft use. No compromise identified in this airfield-zoned location.
Business Policy 11
Requires tourism development to accord with sustainable objectives and countryside protections. Supported due to tourism benefits and existing site use.
Business Policy 14
Requires tourist development to comply with Strategic Plan policies. Found compliant given the specific, limited nature.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Usage limits
Notwithstanding the information provided within this application, no continuous stay may exceed 2 days, namely Friday and Saturday only and be no more than 34 weekends in each annum. Reason: the application has been assessed on the days and amount specified and no more.
Club-only restriction
The proposed camping can only be used by IOMKRA Tracks Limited and associated race clubs and no other business/club or individual. Reason: the proposed overnight camping has been exceptionally approved solely to meet a specific need for IOMKRA Tracks Limited only.
Layout compliance
Overnight camping must be laid out in accordance with the revised site location plan dated 10 August 2022 at all times. Reason: in the interest of fire safety.
Do not Oppose.
DOI Highways do not oppose the application with no significant highway safety impacts and suggestions for restrictions and facilities. Visit Isle of Man confirms no tourist premises registration needed under the Tourist Act 1975 and recommends consulting DEFA, Fire Safety Team, and Local Authority.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking; Planning considering placing restrictions on the maximum number of camping pitches, duration of opening etc. The Applicant to consider the provision of bicycle parking and electric vehicle charging points
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No CommentHighways Development Control notes the additions and amendments uploaded on 10 August 2022 and does not wish to add any further comments to its response on 3 March 2022.
Visit Isle of Man
No ObjectionAs the Planning Statement suggests that there is no intention of charging the members to use the accommodation facility we do not believe that the land would need to be registered with the Department under the Tourist Act 1975 as tourist accommodation.; I would however suggest consultation with: DEFA as the Camping Standards sit with them, Fire Safety Team for their comment on this type of accommodation, Local Authority
