21 January 2026 · Delegated
Field 414214, Church Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5nq
The application relates to land at Fields 414214 and 414532 Barracks Road, Port St Mary Rushen, described as the curtilage of playing fields adjacent to Ballafesson Road and church road. Proposed works include alterations to existing fencing and walls, creation of an earth mound, three pedestrian accesses, and bicycle stand installation. The site is generally laid to grass with planting to the south and west, and is relatively flat, with views into and out of the site possible due to its position alongside three roads. The decision issues included consideration of principle, visual impact, neighbouring amenity, and highways access and parking. The application was approved by delegated determination on 21 January 2026, with conditions or notes set out in the decision wording.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined the application by delegated decision. The approval was reached following consideration of the stated key issues, including principle, visual impact, neighbouring amenity, and highways access and parking. Any applicable conditions or notes are stated as being set out in the approval decision documentation.
General Development Considerations (a-n)
The proposed scheme would comply with General Policy 2 of the IoM Strategic Plan 2016
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Design and visual impact
without harming the visual character and quality of the street scene or to the site itself in accordance with STP5, GP2(b,c)
Protection of the wider environment and properties through nuisances
would be considered to be compliant with those sections of General Policy 2g
Environment Policy 22: Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties in terms of: i) pollution of sea, surface water or groundwater; ii) emissions of airborne pollutants; and iii) vibration, odour, noise or light pollution. 7.17.2 In addition to the above, changes in the activities associated with the current permitted use of land or a building, which in themselves do not constitute development and therefore do not require planning permission, can have an adverse impact on adjacent properties by virtue of noise, light or general disturbance. For example the addition of security lig hting on a property may cause light pollution affecting adjacent properties and the wider area. The introduction of new activities into established parks and recreation areas can have an impact on neighbours. In such cases the Department would advocate t he person or organisation considering the change to give careful consideration to the potential impact of such activity in terms of location, siting and design.
Condition 1
- 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
- 2. Prior to the commencement of development, a landscaping plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and these works shall be carried out as approved. Details of the soft landscaping works shall include details of grassed areas and new planting (including tree planting) showing, type, size and position of each. Such details should also include any planting to the western boundary of the site to the rears of properties referenced No's 7 Macherdonnag through to No48 Magherchrrym. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the dwelling, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which die or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. The hard landscaping works shall be completed in full accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted. No excavation works or changes to site levels shall be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development.
Condition 3
- 3. All pedestrian entrance designs including the barriers to the Park as shown on the approved plans shall be implemented before first use of the pedestrian footpaths Reason: In the interest of pedestrian safety and Highway users.
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