12 May 2020 · Committee
Field 624084, Rhowin Road, Maughold, Isle Of Man, IM7 1ep
Permission was granted for the erection of an agricultural building to provide a livestock shelter on Field 624084, off Rhowin Road, Maughold, Isle of Man. The application was decided by committee and permitted on 12 May 2020. The officer's report identified two main planning issues: whether the agricultural use was justified, and whether the building would have a harmful visual impact on the wider countryside. The site sits within an open, hilly rural landscape characterised by fields and small copses near the northeast coast of the Island. The site's secluded and relatively low-lying position, combined with mature conifers immediately to the south of the proposed building, means it is almost impossible to view from publicly accessible areas, limiting any visual impact on the surrounding countryside.
The application was permitted by committee on 12 May 2020. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning issues considered were whether there was sufficient agricultural justification for the building and whether it would harm the appearance of the surrounding countryside.
General Policy 3 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
(f) building and engineering operations which are essential for the conduct of agriculture or forestry
General Policy 3: Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development on the appropriate Area Plan with the exception of: (a) essential housing for agricultural workers who have to live close to their place of work; (Housing Policies 7, 8, 9 and 10); (b) conversion of redundant rural buildings which are of architectural, historic, or social value and interest; (Housing Policy 11); (c) previously developed land (1) which contains a significant amount of building; where the continued use is redundant; where redevelopment would reduce the impact of the current situation on the landscape or the wider environment; and where the development proposed would result in improvements to the landscape or wider environment; (d) the replacement of existing rural dwellings; (Housing Policies 12, 13 and 14); (e) location-dependent development in connection with the working of minerals or the provision of necessary services; (f) building and engineering operations which are essential for the conduct of agriculture or forestry; (g) development recognised to be of overriding national need in land use planning terms and for which there is no reasonable and acceptable alternative; and (h) buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage. 6.4 Planning Agreements 6.4.1 Where development is acceptable and in accordance with the provisions of this Plan and the relevant Area Plan, but raises issues which cannot be addressed by the imposition of planning conditions, the Department will seek to conclude an Agreement with the developer under Section 13 of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act.
Environment Policy 1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
the 'bothy' complies with Environment Policy 1
Environment Policy 15 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
