18 November 2025 · Planning Committee
Manx Birdlife Point Of Ayre Reserve, Postal Locality, Cranstal, Bride, Isle Of Man, IM7 4bs
The application proposed erecting a small composting toilet at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre Reserve, a designated Area of Special Protection for Birds in the countryside near Bride. The structure is associated with wildlife interpretation and essential services for the reserve.
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The proposed development would be justified in the countryside by virtue of providing an essential service in the Reserve and being a building associated with the interpretation of the island's wildli…
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.
Materials approval
The materials to be used in the construction of the development hereby approved shall be as stated on Drawing No 03 - Elevation unless details of alternatives are first submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the landscape character of the area.
Removal if disused
In the event that the composting toilet hereby approved is no longer required and is not used for a period exceeding 12 months it shall be removed from the site within 18 months of its last use and the ground restored to its former condition. Reason: The building has been exceptionally approved in the countryside and its subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the landscape.
no objection provided manufacturer’s instructions for composting are followed to ensure compost is safe prior to spreading and no compost spread where food may be grown
Environmental Health Unit (DEFA) has no objection to the erection of a composting toilet provided manufacturer's composting instructions are followed to ensure compost is safe prior to spreading and not used where food is grown.
Environmental Health Unit
Conditional No ObjectionWe do not object to the proposal. Provided the manufacturer’s instructions, with regards to composting, are followed to ensure any compost has been rendered safe prior to spreading and that no compost will be spread anywhere that food may be grown we have no objections to the proposal.; Please note this opinion is based on the plans/documents provided for the planning application and available mapping tools, a site visit has not been carried out.
