1 November 2012 · Delegated
Ballawhetstone Farm, Douglas Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ed
This application sought a Certificate of Lawful Use to confirm that the land at Ballawhetstone, Ballabeg on the Isle of Man had been lawfully used for equestrian purposes. A Certificate of Lawful Use was approved on 1 November 2012. The officer's report noted that the barn which accommodated the arena appeared to have been in use for a number of years, which supported the case that the equestrian use had become established. The officer recommended approval, and the decision was taken under delegated authority.
A Certificate of Lawful Use was approved for equestrian uses at the land. The officer recommended approval, and the decision was made under delegated authority. The evidence indicated the barn used for the arena had been in use for a number of years, supporting the lawfulness of the existing use.
Isle of Man Development Plan Order 1982
The application site is within an area recognised as being an area of 'High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance and woodland', not zoned for development
Modified Draft plan for the South
the site is designated as being within 'open space' again not zoned for development
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
no enforcement notice may be issued in respect of any other breach of planning control, after the end of the period of 10 years beginning with the date of the breach