Use of two tourist accommodation huts instead of approved glamping pods (retrospective)

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Retrospective approval for two shepherd hut style glamping units placed in different positions from those originally approved
• ✓Assessment of impact on countryside character and nearby residents' living conditions
• ✓Existence of a prior approval for glamping pods on the same site
• ✓Site slopes away from the road at the south eastern edge of Port Erin, adjacent to Glendown Farm
• ✓Four conditions attached to the approval
• ✓character
• ✓whether the location and appearance of the shepherd hut type glamping pods have any adverse impact on the character of the countryside or the living conditions of those in nearby properties
• ✓taking account of the existence of the approval under 14/00800/B

This retrospective application sought permission to use two shepherd hut style glamping units at a field adjacent to Glendown Farm, Truggan Road, Port St. Mary. The units had been placed on the site but not in the exact locations where glamping pods had previously been approved; they were positioned further uphill and slightly closer to the western boundary. The main planning consideration was whether the location and appearance of the units caused any harm to the character of the surrounding countryside or to the living conditions of people in nearby properties. The officer recommended approval, and the committee agreed. Permission was granted with four conditions, taking into account that a previous approval for glamping pods on the same site already existed under reference 14/00800/B.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved this retrospective application. The key planning question was whether the shepherd hut style glamping units, placed in slightly different positions from those originally approved, had any adverse impact on the character of the countryside or the living conditions of nearby residents. The committee was satisfied that they did not, taking into account the earlier approval on the same site under reference 14/00800/B.

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Conditions (4)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   The units hereby approved may not be used between the end of October and the first week in April or Easter (whichever is the earlier).

3. 3

   Condition 3

   No other glamping units or camping pods may be erected on the site which may be used only for tented camping and motorhomes all as shown in drawing 1714-03 received on 30th June, 2017.

4. 4

   Condition 4

   Within 12 months of the date of this notice as it becomes final, or as otherwise approved by the Department, the external metalwork of the proposed huts must be coloured dark green.

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