Construction of new 4m wide concrete/tarmac access road on alignment of existing access track and new surface water carrier and attenuation scheme

Why was this approved?

• agricultural access necessity
• poor condition of existing hedges
• drainage improvements to prevent flooding
• no highway or drainage objections
• replacement Manx sod hedge for visual/wildlife mitigation
• prominent rural location

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Decision & Reasoning

Conditions (3)

1. 1

   Time limit

   The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

2. 2

   Approved drawings

   This permission relates to the creation of a surfaced access and drainage as shown in drawings P01, P02 and P03 all received on 29th March, 2005.

3. 3

   Manx sod hedge

   Following the creation of the paved lane and drainage as approved, there must be constructed a Manx sod hedge alongside the lane to provide a physical and visual boundary to the lane and to provide an enhanced habitat for wildlife, replacing the hedging and shrubbery removed as part of the approved works. The hedge must be constructed in accordance with Planning Circular 1/92.

Public Comments (3)

Consultation Responses

Highways Division reported no adverse traffic impacts; Drainage Division initially deferred but later issued no objection subject to advice on watercourse permissions; Society expressed concerns about hedges/trees and need for more information/conditions; Disability Access Office commented on pavement abutting levels.