3 October 2008 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M.I. McCauley)
Agricultural Building, Wigan Lane, Ballamodha, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3en
The proposal sought retrospective permission for a dark green shipping container, approximately 7m long x 4m wide x 2m high, sited alongside an existing agricultural shed in a 0.47ha field used for stabling ponies and storage.
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The officer noted the site is 'white land' not designated for development and the container conflicted with PA 98/0899, where an agricultural building was approved on appeal specifically to accommodat…
Environment Policy 15
Environment Policy 15 requires agricultural justification for structures in rural areas. The officer found the container lacked such justification as it was for general storage, not tied to approved agricultural needs, and its temporary shipping container appearance was unsuitable. This directly conflicted with PA 98/0899 conditions prohibiting further structures.
Do not oppose
Highways Division raised no objection to the container installation, while Malew Parish Commissioners objected due to setting a precedent and lack of facilities; multiple neighbours also objected citing highway safety, policy non-compliance, and site issues.
Key concern: failure to satisfy General Policy 3 and Environment Policy 1 of the Strategic Plan 2007
Highways Division
No Objection08/01531/R | Installation of container Stable Area Applebay Wigan Lane Ballamodha Ballasalla | Do not oppose
Malew Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThey object to this Planning Application on the grounds that it is setting a precedent for the future, and there are no facilities.
