10 March 2026
Field 130688, Kella Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ad
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Highways Division has no highways interest in the variation application as there is no change to access or vehicle generation. Lezayre Parish Commissioners previously approved the original application unanimously but commented that the shed must be for agricultural use only, not livery, and suggested a lower profile design.
Key concern: shed to be used purely for agricultural use and not as a livery
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; This proposal is for a shed within a field. There is no change to the access or the vehicle generation.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportApproved Unanimous; The shed is to be used purely for agricultural use. It is not to be used as a livery.; The shed appears to be quite tall and a lower profile shed would be better on this site similar to the shed behind in the photograph. Does the shed behind require planning permission too.
Conditions requested: The shed is to be used purely for agricultural use. It is not to be used as a livery.
The original application for retrospective approval of a wooden shed in Field 130688, Kella Road, Sulby, was refused due to lack of proven agricultural need under General Policy 3(f) and Environment Policy 1, and because its domestic appearance failed Environment Policy 15. Appellants argued the shed was needed for storing livestock feed, tools, and growing seedlings on their newly improved smallholding with sheep and planned crops/orchard. The inspector found limited agricultural potential due to poor soil, flooding, and uncertain viability but accepted current activity warranted temporary covered storage. The shed's landscape impact was marginal as it was hidden, satisfying policies for a trial period. The appeal was recommended allowed with conditions limiting use to agriculture and requiring removal after 5 years if no longer needed.
Precedent Value
This appeal shows inspectors may grant temporary approvals (e.g. 5 years) for marginal agricultural cases to test viability, especially with current activity and low landscape impact; future applicants should provide investment evidence and accept time-limited permissions with removal conditions.
Inspector: Michael Hurley BA DipTP
