26 January 2017 · Committee
Winterbrook Cottage, Little Gretch Voar, Ballaragh Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7pg
This application sought permission to replace an agricultural storage building at Winterbrook Cottage, Ballaragh Road, Laxey, Isle of Man. The application was considered by committee and permitted on 26 January 2017. The case officer, Mr Chris Balmer, recommended approval, and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture formally approved the application. Four conditions were attached to the permission. The site has a planning history with three previous applications. The available evidence does not set out detailed reasons for approval beyond the officer's recommendation.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 26 January 2017. The officer also recommended approval.
Policy L/OSNC/PR/1
accord to the provisions set out in L/OSNC/PR/1
Ecological interest policy
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The building must be used only for the keeping of animals/animal feed or equipment to maintain the land only. For the avoidance of doubt, the building may not be used for general or domestic storage purposes or for any other purpose.
Condition 3
The building hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition in the event that it is no longer used or required for its approved purposes.
Condition 4
The external walls and roof on the new barn must be a dark green/olive green colour all being retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
