22 August 2023
Field 434087, Douglas Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2an
The proposal was to erect a new agricultural building of 167.3m² floor area to replace an existing open-sided field shelter of 19.65m² on a 4-acre field behind residential properties in Ballasalla.
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General Policy 3
Objector stated proposal outside settlement boundary does not meet GP3 exceptions for agriculture as it is not essential housing, conversion, previously developed land, etc. No officer assessment provided.
Environment Policy 15
Objector cited part of ENV15 requiring no unacceptable adverse impact on residences from new agricultural buildings near houses. No officer assessment provided.
Environment Policy 21
Objector stated ENV21 prohibits animal shelter buildings in countryside if detrimental to character/appearance in siting, design, size or finish; new buildings must reflect purpose without cavity-wall construction. No officer assessment provided.
Multiple residents and Malew Parish Commissioners object to the proposal citing highway safety, visual impact, overdevelopment, and policy non-compliance, while statutory consultees including Highways and IOM Railways raise no objection or advisory comments on fencing and animal welfare.
Key concern: size of the proposed agricultural building is too large given its proposed usage
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 22/01433/B
IOM Railways
Conditional No ObjectionThe fencing will need to be upgraded to a suitable standard by the applicant to contain any livestock from straying onto the Railway line and avoid any risk of injury.; The operation of the steam railway in this area may cause alarm or distress to sensitive animals adjacent to the line and this should be considered by the applicant.
Conditions requested: The fencing will need to be upgraded to a suitable standard by the applicant to contain any livestock from straying onto the Railway line
Malew Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners are of the opinion that the size of the proposed agricultural building is too large given its proposed usage.
