5 November 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Manx Telecom Cabinet, Jurby Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bj
The application seeks approval for landscaping including planting trees, shrubs and feature plants, earth mounding, installation of artwork, feature totems made of corten steel (300x2500mm), and low-level feature lighting at the two main entrance/exit points of Jurby Industrial Estate where the by-pass meets the Coast …
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The officer assessed the main issues as potential impact on the street scene and highway safety. The proposed landscaping, artwork, earthworks, totems and lighting were found to result in 'significant…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping; does not adversely affect the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; does not affect amenity or highway safety; and meets other listed criteria. The officer tested the proposal against these, finding the landscaping and features appropriate in scale/design/finish, providing significant improvements without visual or safety harm in the industrial estate context. No tensions noted as the site is designated 'Airfield' with industrial approval history.
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.
Totem design approval
Prior to the installation of any totem a detailed design of the totem is required to be submitted and approved by the Department in writing and this approved scheme is required to be fully adhered to. Reason: In the interest of the visual amenities of the area.
do not object to the application
Jurby Parish Commissioners expressed disappointment over lack of prior consultation and raised concerns about the proposed design, naming, totems, and lighting being inappropriate for the site's history and surroundings; Highways Division stated they do not oppose.
Key concern: no consultation with parish and inappropriate park theme conflicting with airfield history
Jurby Parish Commissioners
ObjectionJurby Parish Commissioners are disappointed that there was no consultation with them before this application was taken to planning; the park theme is not sympathetic to the natural countryside environment and the name Airfield or Jurby Airfield would be more appropriate; The stark girder-like corten steel ‘Jurby totems’ are suggested to reference the less attractive landscape features of RAF Jurby; the proposed rebranding is considered to be confusing and out of keeping with the estate’s surroundings
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 28.08.2020
