23 October 2025
Ballachrink Farm, Brack A Broom Lane, Poortown, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 2ap
Appeal Rebuttal Statement Applicant
AP250019 2491373B Cabinet Office Appeal Statement of Case Invitation Letter 9TH
AP250019 2491373B Owner of Brack-A-Broom Farm Appeal Statement
AP250019 2491373B Sarah Corlett Tpc Appeal Statement on Behalf of the Applicant
DEFA Planning Officer Appeal Statement
Appeal against the approval for erection of polytunnel, glasshouse and barn/stables
Erection of polytunnel, glasshouse and barn/stables
Installation of replacement uPVC windows to front elevation of farmhouse
Installation of uPVC windows to replace existing to front elevation of farmhouse
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The original planning application (24/91373/B) for erection of a polytunnel, glasshouse, and barn/stables at Ballachrink Farm was approved by the Planning Authority but appealed by neighbour Mr Robert Husband on grounds including lack of need, unsuitable access via Brack-a-Broom Lane, siting/scale issues, amenity harm, and countryside impact. The appellant argued no proven local market demand, excessive traffic on the narrow lane, inappropriate siting near the highway with tree loss, and misleading information to the Committee. The Planning Authority and applicant defended the proposal as essential private agricultural/horticultural use on a 16ha holding, with non-permanent structures, screening, and no highway objections subject to conditions limiting to private use. The inspector found no issues with amenity, ecology, drainage, or design but concluded there was no proven essential agricultural need under GP3(f) and EP1, nor sufficient traffic evidence, leading to recommendation to allow the appeal. The Minister accepted the recommendation on 23 October 2025, refusing permission.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that in Isle of Man countryside, agricultural/horticultural proposals require robust, evidenced need (e.g. market data, DEFA support) to justify exceptions under GP3/EP1/15/17; vague assertions fail. Traffic impacts on rural lanes must be quantified, even for 'private use'.
Inspector: B J Sims
