14 May 2009 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
Field 134898, Narradale Road, Narradale, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ha
The proposal was for a new agricultural barn on an unzoned rural field adjacent to an existing farm building, justified by the need for secure storage of grain (97m³), bedding (up to 945m³) and machinery to support expansion of a suckler cow enterprise from 27 to 40 cows plus calves.
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The officer assessed the principle of agricultural development under General Policy 3(f), which permits buildings essential for agriculture outside zoned areas; DAFF Agricultural Advisor confirmed pra…
General Policy 3
Permits development outside zoned areas for essential agricultural buildings (f). Officer confirmed agricultural need sufficient to outweigh countryside locational restrictions via DAFF advice on storage/processing benefits for expansion.
Environment Policy 2
Protects AHLV landscape character unless no harm or essential location. Lower siting, banks and screening showed no harm to landscape quality.
Environment Policy 15
Requires agricultural buildings sited near groups, appropriate scale/design, landscaping if near highway. Proposal sited 5m from existing barn, matching massing/colour, 2m banks, sympathetic to landscape.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of an agricultural building as proposed in the submitted documents which are date-stamped 23rd September 2008.
Materials
On construction the external walls and roof of the approved building must be clad in dark green and retained as such thereafter.
Agricultural use only
The building must only be used for agricultural purposes.
Landscaping/banking details
Prior to the occupation of the new yard the proposed banking is to be completed in accordance with further details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Such details are to include scaled cross sections and details of the materials of the bank and its landscaping.
Approve
Do not oppose
