**Document:** Campsite Grading Report
**Application:** 07/00855/LAW — Application for a certificate of existing lawful use of land as a campsite for motor homes
**Decision:** Certificate of Lawful Use Declined
**Decision Date:** 2008-01-08
**Parish:** Lezayre
**Document Type:** report / planning_statement
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/83208-lezayre-cronkdhoo-farm-greeba/documents/1501766

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# Campsite Grading Report

Cronk Dhoo Farm Camping Park,
Main Road,
Greeba,
Isle of Man

Grading Report
Assessor: Margaret McLellan
Date: 1st June 1999

Good signage and well surfaced access road provides a very good first impression to this camping
park. Since last year additional facilities have been provided within the first building although there
are still some finishing touches to complete which will be done after TT fortnight. This will include
the provision of a camping barn facility. Road stone has now been used to give a better access to
each of the camping fields. Farm machinery etc. in some areas detracts a little form the overall
appearance. Tidy gardens and well planted tubs to the front of the house also give a very good
impression on arrival and as one walks round the site.

A long hose is in place to be used for a fire point. As discussed it would be better if this could be
neatly presented by being coiled round and provided with a cover which would help to stop it
perishing. An action notice would also be useful to remind campers of the action to be taken in the
event of a fire. Having dustbins in neat compounds at various points around the site could
discourage litter. Currently refuse collection appears to be rather rusty old barrels which have no
covers. Hard standing has been provided for motor homes close to the amenity building and
electrics sockets are provided in a covered box. As discussed it may be worthwhile considering
having the standard electric hookup points, as many units will come complete with the cable and
connection to use these.

A very good water point is provided at the top of the field to the right of the access road. It has hard
standing and good drainage. Some others are not as well presented and the field to the left of the
driveway, as discussed at the time of the visit, currently has no water supply and this is needed as
the 2 Key requirement is that there should be a standpipe within 50 yards of each tent. Close to the
reception office a deep sink is provided for washing up pots and pans.

There is a franchised food unit on site. Unfortunately no time was stated for opening and closing. A
wide range of tourist and local information is available but as discussed at the time of the visit some
of this was more difficult for visitors to access as it was in the reception office.

Ground maintenance is of an acceptable standard. Problems were being experienced in the field in
front of the house at the time of the visit but this I was assured was a very temporary situation. In
the top field it will be important for campers to choose their pitch carefully as there is still much
evidence of the previous occupation by animals. The natural slope of the land means that there are
certain parts of the fields more suitable for pitching tents than others. It may be worthwhile
considering marked pitches which would also help to ensure campers abide by the spacing
requirements.

Very good kitchen facility has been provided in the barn. Breeze block finish could be improved on.
A very sophisticated heating system has apparently been installed for the hot water etc. but in a
number of areas there are exposed pipes which are not boxed in which does not enhance the
overall effect. Good equipment. Perhaps in time the range of cooking utensils etc. could be
extended. At present there appears to be a mismatch of crockery etc. A mix of furniture is provided
in this area which will allow for campers to meet together socially in the evening or on wet days.

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/83208-lezayre-cronkdhoo-farm-greeba/documents/1501766*