28 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Upper Sulby Farm, Scollag Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 5bt
The proposal involves erecting a polytunnel on agricultural land at Upper Sulby Farmhouse in Onchan, specifically for growing honeyberries as stated by the applicant. The site is in the countryside, not within a designated development area, and the polytunnel is justified by agricultural need.
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The officer assessed the proposal against its impact on the character and streetscene, noting that the polytunnel 'will be shield[ed] by existing trees so it is considered that there is no negative im…
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 listed as materially relevant. The officer did not provide specific assessment details but concluded overall compliance with the Strategic Plan in a countryside context.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b)(c)(g)(m)(n) requires assessment of development in countryside, balancing need against visual/amenity impacts. Officer found compliance due to agricultural justification, tree screening mitigating streetscene impact, and minimal tree effects, enabling exceptional approval solely for agricultural/horticultural purposes.
General Policy 3
General Policy 3 listed as materially relevant. No specific assessment details provided, but included in overall finding of Strategic Plan compliance.
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.
Removal if disused
The polytunnel hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition in the event that it is no longer used or required for agricultural/horticultural purposes for a period exceeding 12 months. Reason: The building has been exceptionally approved solely to meet agricultural/horticultural need and its subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the countryside.
Agricultural use only
The polytunnel must be used only for agricultural/horticultural purposes only. Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of agricultural/horticultural need. As such the polytunnel must be used for the purposes for which it is approved.
no objection
no highway interest
Highway Services Division and Onchan District Commissioners both raised no objections to the polytunnel erection at Upper Sulby Farmhouse.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00846/B
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the additions and amendments uploaded on 13 January 2023 and continues to apply no highway interest to this proposal.
