7 August 2012 · Committee
Golf Professional Shop, Fort Island, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ua
This application sought permission to erect a temporary building to provide Pro Shop and Clubhouse facilities at Castletown Golf Links, Fort Island Road, Derbyhaven, on the north eastern edge of the Langness Peninsula. The Planning Committee considered three main issues: whether a temporary and effectively additional building was acceptable in principle at this location, how the building would appear within the landscape, and whether it could affect local wildlife. The site forms the curtilage of the existing Pro Shop and Clubhouse, with the Golf Links Hotel and its parking to the north and northeast falling outside the applicant's ownership. The application was permitted by the Planning Committee on 7 August 2012, with three conditions attached to the approval.
The Planning Committee permitted the temporary building. The key issues considered were whether an additional temporary structure was acceptable in principle, its visual effect on the landscape of the Langness Peninsula, and any potential impact on local wildlife. Permission was granted with three conditions attached.
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
Due to the site location, zoning and the type of proposal, the following policies are relevant for consideration
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
New or replacement buildings on Langness should not be permitted except for uses ancillary to the operation and use of the golf course as such
The Modified Draft Area Plan for the South includes the following
The design of any new or replacement buildings should be such as not to increase significantly their landscape impact
The Modified Draft Area Plan for the South includes the following
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the erection of a temporary building to provide Pro Shop and Clubhouse facilities as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings T01 0, T02 0, T03 0 and T04 0 all received on 14th June 2012.
Condition 3
The building hereby approved shall be removed on the expiry of 2 years from the date of the implementation of this approval or within 3 months of the completion of a new club house whichever is the sooner and the land restored to its former condition.
Replace existing building with a new three storey clubhouse, including associated car parking, utilities and drainage
appeal pending
Conversion of ancillary offices to club house and changing facilities
Conversion of former ancillary offices to club house and changing facilities
Alterations and extension to existing golf pro shop
New shop front and internal alterations, golf pro shop and changing facilities
Conversion to golf clubhouse comprising bars, changing and toilet facilities
Erection of lean-to greenhouse to rear of bungalow
