22 December 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Glaike Barn, Glen Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5jg
The proposal involves creating a new private driveway from Glen Road, including a concrete bridge over the Ballaugh stream, to provide safer and more reliable access to Glaicke Barn, avoiding an existing shared ford that floods.
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Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside
Referenced by objector re: barn conversions committing to improve countryside amenities, not harm them. Officer overruled by finding minimal impact due to screening.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 06/75/01, 01617/1 and 01617/2 all received on 21st September 2006.
Land Drainage Act permission
The applicant is advised that under section 35 of the Land Drainage Act 1934, permission is required from the Department of Transport for any work carried out on any watercourses throughout the Island. It is strongly recommended that the applicant contact the Drainage Division before work commences on site to discuss the proposed work on the riverbanks.
Pollution prevention and bank reinstatement
The applicant must ensure the appropriate pollution measures are in place to minimise the risk of sediment or siltation entering the watercourse, which may cause damage to the in stream fish habitat. Any disturbance to the river banks during construction works must be minimal and sufficiently re-instated once work is completed.
No in-river works October-June
To protect the spawning and juvenile brown trout populations, there must be no in-river works between the months of October to June inclusive.
Japanese Knotweed check
A check must be made for the presence of Japanese Knotweed at and within 7m of the proposed works. If this plant is found, a plan for dealing with it should be agreed by the Planning Committee and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry before any works are undertaken on site.
no objections
Do not oppose
no objection in principle subject to conditions on watercourse works
no specific objection, advise consultation on hydrants and access
acceptable subject to pollution measures, minimal bank disturbance, seasonal restrictions, and further advice
acceptable subject to Japanese Knotweed check and management plan condition
Multiple consultees responded to application 06/01617/B for a vehicular access and new road at Glaicke Barn, Glen Road, Ballaugh; SPMC&E objected strongly to the length and countryside impact, while most others raised no objection with conditions related to Japanese Knotweed, fisheries protection, drainage permissions, and fire access.
Key concern: rooting-up of the countryside to provide new access tracks
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
ObjectionThe Society is very concerned about the rooting-up of the countryside to provide new access tracks (c/f Mount Karrin).; Permission for barn conversions carry with them the commitment to improve the amenities of the countryside, not destroy or harm it.; It should be refused unless a much shorter solution can be found.; The Society OBJECTS.
Wildlife and Conservation Division
Conditional No ObjectionAny works where this plant occurs or close to a colony of this plant should be done in such a way as to ensure that it is not spread any further, which could otherwise constitute an offence under the Wildlife Act 1990.; Ideally, the plant would be eradicated from the area.
Conditions requested: A check must be made for the presence of Japanese Knotweed at and within 7m of the proposed works. If this plant is found, a plan for dealing with it should be agreed by the Planning Committee and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry before any works are undertaken on site.
Inland Fisheries
Conditional No ObjectionThe applicant must ensure the appropriate pollution measures are in place to minimise the risk of sediment or siltation entering the watercourse.; To protection the spawning and juvenile brown trout populations, there must be no in-river works take place between the months of October to June inclusive.
Conditions requested: appropriate pollution measures are in place to minimise the risk of sediment or siltation entering the watercourse; Any disturbance to the river banks during construction works must be minimal and sufficiently re-instated once work is completed.; no in-river works take place between the months of October to June inclusive.
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION in principle subject to the following conditions; It is strongly recommended that the applicant contact the Drainage Division before work commences on site to discuss the proposed work on the riverbanks.
Conditions requested: under section 35 of the Land Drainage Act 1934, permission is required from the Department of Transport for any work carried out on any watercourses; contact the Drainage Division before work commences on site to discuss the proposed work on the riverbanks
Ballaugh Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
Isle Of Man Fire And Rescue Service
SupportPrior to the commencement of any works the applicant is advised to consult with the Fire Service with regard to the provision of fire hydrants and access for fire appliances.; Recommend: Approve
Conditions requested: Prior to the commencement of any works the applicant is advised to consult with the Fire Service with regard to the provision of fire hydrants and access for fire appliances.
