Environment Policy 21
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Environment Policy 21: Buildings for the stabling, shelter or care of horses or other animals will not be permitted in the countryside if they would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the countryside in terms of siting, design, size or finish. Any new buildings must be designed in form and materials to reflect their specific purpose; in particular, cavity-wall construction should not be used.
7.16.1 There are many facets of environmental protection which have land use implications including pollution, unstable land, contaminated land and flooding. In terms of pollution, whilst it is the role of the planning system to determine whether a development is an acceptable use of land rather than seeking to control the processes or substances used in any particular development, it is important that the Planning Directorate operates alongside other agencies such as the Environment Safety and Health Directorate which has statutory responsibilities regarding environmental protection, and the Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate, The Isle of Man Water Authority, the Department of Transport and the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry.
7.17.1 It is important to protect the environment and quality of life by controlling development which would lead to unacceptable levels of water pollution, air pollution and other nuisances such as noise and smells. However, it is not the role of land use planning to duplicate controls which are the statutory responsibility of other agencies including other directorates within the Department of Local Government and the Environment. It is the intention of the following policy to prevent development which would unacceptably impact upon current and future land uses through the effects of pollution.
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Citations
78.1%
Approval Rate
2023
Peak Year
Malew
Top Parish
Replacement stables and field store
Erection of a stable block
Erection of an equestrian building, containing stables, equestrian facilities and agricultural storage (retrospective)
Erection of quarantine stables (retrospective)
Erection of polytunnel, glasshouse and barn/stables
Erection of equestrian building
Erection of winter shelter for two horses and associated storage area.
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling, including a standalone garage, a stable building, landscaping, and associated engineering operations.
Retrospective approval for erection of stable and agricultural building
Change of use of land and buildings to animal sanctuary. Placement of container and hardstanding and installation of replacement drainage and septic tank (retrospective)