Officer Report

Application No.: 24/90941/C Applicant: Mr David Wilson Proposal: Additional use of land for dog walking (retrospective) Site Address: Field 324035 Foxdale Road Garth Crosby Isle Of Man Planning Officer: Hamish Laird Photo Taken: 31.03.2025 Site Visit: 31.03.2025 Expected Decision Level: Planning Committee Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 10.04.2025 _________________________________________________________________

Conditions and Notes for Approval

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions

• C 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.

• C 2. Prior to the use of the field for the dog walking use hereby approved, details of measures to make the field secure and prevent the dogs from straying into neighbouring grazing fields shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The field shall not be used as a dog walking field until the measures are in place. Reason: To safeguard grazing animals in adjacent fields.
• C 3. The field may only be used as a dog walking field with provision for three car parking spaces as described in the application in support of the use, hereby permitted, by the applicant David Ian Wilson.

Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted, and any alternative uses for the field other than the approved use or agricultural use will require further consideration.

• C 4. The approval does not in any way permit the creation of dog care facilities on the site or the erection of structures on the site.

Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted.

• C 5. The dog walking use of the field, hereby approved, shall only be operational between the hours of 08:30 and 18:00 hrs Monday to Friday, only. With no dog walking activities carried out on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays. No dogs shall be kept onsite overnight. The dogs brought here for exercise shall always be returned to their owners properties.

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with Environmental Policy 22 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.

• C 6. The use hereby approved is only for the provision of dog walking field and shall only be carried out by the applicant, David Ian Wilson in conjunction with the business use of the site as a dog walking facility. Upon the cessation of the use of the field as a dog walking field, the use hereby permitted, shall cease.

Reason: This permission is granted exceptionally and the Department wishes to have the opportunity of exercising control over any subsequent use in the event of the applicant ceasing the use hereby permitted.

This application has been recommended for approval for the following reason. The application is considered to be acceptable and accords with the provisions of Policies GP3 (h), EP 1, and EP 22 of the IOMSP 2016.

Plans/Drawings/Information; This decision relates to drawings and supporting information received on 23 August 2024.

_________________________________________________________________ Right to Appeal

It is recommended that the following person should be given the right of appeal because they live within 20.0m of the site boundary (attached neighbouring dwelling) and have objected raising planning related issues:

Occupants of Marnoch Bungalow, Garth Road, Marown, IM4 2HD. Occupants of Ballacallin Beg, Foxdale Road, Garth, Crosby, Isle of Man.

It is recommended that the following organisations should be given the Right to Appeal: Marown Parish Commissioners - Raised objection. It is recommended that the following organisations should NOT be given the Right to Appeal: Department of Infrastructure Highways Services - Raised no objection subject to conditions.

_________________________________________________________________ Officer’s Report

THE APPLICATION IS BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMITTEE AS IT COULD BE CONSIDERED CONTRARY TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN BUT RECOMMENDED FOR AN APPROVAL

0.0 PREAMBLE - 0.1 Subsequent to their meeting on 28th April, 2025, where Members of the Planning Committee deferred making any decision on the application in order to first undertake a site visit, the Committee Members visited the site on 2nd May, 2025, taking into account the site,

• surroundings, access and comments from the applicant and neighbours who attended the Site Visit.
• 0.2 In response to questions raised at the Site Visit, it was confirmed:

• - Waste emptied weekly and transported to the Islands to Energy from Waste Facility (EFW);
• - Porta-loo just stored on site and not used;
• - Fence already in place (around site and also to provide buffer between use and Marnoch bungalow);
• - 30-60 min sessions, booked on line;
• - Other dog facility further down the field Doggy Daycare;
• - There have been a handful of cases where people have brought more than 4 dogs and the applicant has raised it with them afterwards - the intention is to keep to 4 dogs maximum.

0.3 Comments received from the previous landowner and occupant of Becallin Beg Cottage, which were reported orally at the previous meeting. These comments were received (29/12/24) from the occupants of the neighbouring property at Ballacallin Beg Cottage, Foxdale Road, Garth (located to the east of the site) in relation to the use of the land/lane and reference to deeds. Concerns are also raised in relation to the operation of a business, noise, numbers of dogs on the site, parking issues, impact on nearby uses/horses. Whilst some of these points are not material planning issues (ownership/deeds etc.) the other points are capable of being material and are assessed within the report. The recommendation remains that the owner/occupiers should be afforded the Right to Appeal. - 0.4 The applicant has requested in an email dated 8th May, 2025, that he wishes to use the land for dog walking on both Saturdays and Sundays in addition to weekdays. The proposed hours of operation are daily from 09:30 to 16:00 - winter time; and, daily between 08:30 to 19:30 in summer time. It is considered that during the winter time that the available hours of daylight would restrict usage, and this should be acceptable. Given the proximity of the site to the neighbouring dwelling at Marnoch Bungalow, an end time of 19:30 during the summer would impinge on the quiet enjoyment of occupants of this property and it is considered that an end time of 18:00 would be appropriate in these circumstances. A condition should be applied that restricts the use of the site for dog walking activities to between 08:30 and 18:00 all year round. The lack of daylight after 16:00 during the winter would naturally restrict dog walking activity on the site. There should be no dog walking activity during Weekends, Bank and/or Public Holidays. - 0.5 It has also been clarified that the application is retrospective and so the wording of the conditions needs to be considered. A revised recommendation in relation to conditions is: The field may only be used as a dog walking field for up to 4 dogs at any one time.

Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted, and any alternative uses for the field other than the approved use or agricultural use will require further consideration.

The dog walking use of the field, hereby approved, shall only be operational between the hours of 08:30 and 18:00 hrs Monday to Friday, only.

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with Environmental Policy 22 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.

Within 1 month of this decision becoming final, details of measures to make the field secure and prevent the dogs from straying into neighbouring grazing fields shall be submitted to and

approved in writing by the Department. The measures shall be implemented within 1 month of being approved and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard grazing animals in adjacent fields. The parking area for three cars as described in the application shall remain available for use as such. Reason: To ensure the parking is retained. The approval does not in any way permit the creation of dog care facilities on the site or the erection of structures on the site. Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted. PREVIOUS REPORT

1.0 THE APPLICATION SITE - 1.1 The application site lies in open countryside and comprises Field 324035, Foxdale Road, Garth. It located on the eastern side of Garth Road, to the south of Foxdale Road and to the north and east of the road junction comprising a farm track serving dwellings at Marnoch to the south of the site, and Ballacallin Beg to the east which contains several dwelling and a Livery amongst the farm buildings. The western arm of this track leading from Garth Road and known as and Garth Road Track, serves the Farm Buildings complex at Ballachrink Farm. The field, excluding the track serving the site measures approximately 110.0m wide x 150.0m long (650m2 in area or approx. 2 acres) along the Garth Road, and is known as Run Free Meadow. To the western site boundary is a line of mature trees adjacent to an access track with farm buildings at Ballachrink Farm sited beyond. Access to the site is derived from a gated field access in the north-west corner of the site directly onto Garth Road.

2.0 THE PROPOSAL - 2.1 The application seeks approval for change of use of land from agricultural to a dog walking field. The scheme does not involve the erection of any structures on site or changes to the physical appearance of the site area, although it proposes to provide parking spaces on land adjoining the eastern site boundary which is within the applicants' ownership/control. - 2.2 The applicants state that the field covers 2 acres and is securely fenced around the perimeter with narrow horse net wire providing further security for small dogs. It has its own entrance from the Garth Road which was created following approval of PA 20/00440/B for 'Conversion of barn into a residential dwelling with associated access at Bottom Yard Stone Barn Stable Block Ballacallin Beg. The area of the field directly in front of Marnoch Bungalow and Ballacallin Mooar has been fenced off approx. 40.0m into the field plus the width of the access track that runs in front of these properties. Also, a number of trees have been planted along the boundary to the front of these properties. - 2.3 There is an area in front of the field access gate where 2 x cars can park and a hardcore field entrance where 1 car can park inside the field. There is plenty of space to turn around to exit back onto the highway in forward gear within the curtilage. There is a water supply in place, no trees require pruning or limb removal; and, no structures are proposed to be erected on the site. - 2.4 Proposed hours of operation are daily from 09:30 to 16:00 - winter time; and, daily between 08:30 to 19:30 in summer time. - 2.5 An online booking system is used for dog owners to book either 30 minute of 60 minute time slots. The field is hired for their sole use for the duration of each booked time period. A

• maximum number of 4 dogs at one time is permitted. Dog owners are responsible for collecting and disposing of their own dogs waste and a bin is provided to facilitate this. Waste is triple bagged and disposed of at the Energy from Waste Plant.
• 2.6 The benefits of having a private area for dogs to have off-lead exercise include:

• - Distraction free training;
• - Practise recall in a safe environment;
• - Provides a safe area for mobility impaired dog owners to enable their dogs to run freely;
• - Not all dogs are sociable. Dogs can be trained without distraction by other dogs;
• - The field provides an alternative place for dog to run free when beaches or other exercise areas are closed or pavements are too warm in summer for them to walk on.

3.0 PLANNING POLICY - 3.1 The site lies within an area designated as not being for any particular use or purpose on the Area Plan for the East and within Landscape Character Area D10. The site is not within a Conservation Area, or prone to flood risks, although the entire northwest boundary is susceptible to surface water flood risks. The site is not within a Registered Tree Area, and there are no protected trees on site. - 3.2 The Area Plan for the East landscape character Assessment for the Area (Braaid D10) states the following:

• 3.2.1 Landscape Strategy: Conserve and enhance:

• a) the character, quality and distinctiveness of the area, with its open large pastoral fields;
• b) its Manx hedges;
• c) its scattered farm houses fringed by trees;
• d) its sunken and enclosed rural road network and its numerous archaeological features.

• 3.2.2 Key Views: Extensive uninterrupted panoramic views from higher points over large open fields and Greeba Valley and the northern Uplands and eastwards to the built-up edge of Douglas. Some glimpsed views over fields from most sections of roads, which are enclosed by high grassed Manx hedgerows for the most part."
• 3.3 Given the above, there is a general presumption against development here as set out within the IOM Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 1 and General Policy 3). However the same plan also makes provisions for development which would are required for the interpretation of the countryside, its wild life or heritage.
• 3.4 General Policy 3: Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development on the appropriate Area Plan with the exception of: (h) buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage.
• 3.5 Environment Policy 1: The countryside and its ecology will be protected for its own sake. For the purposes of this policy, the countryside comprises all land which is outside the settlements defined in Appendix

• 3 at A.3.6 or which is not designated for future development on an Area Plan. Development which would adversely affect the countryside will not be permitted unless there is an overriding national need in land use planning terms which outweighs the requirement to protect these areas and for which there is no reasonable and acceptable alternative.

4.0 OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS - 4.1 In addition to the policy situation set out in section 3 above, the care of animals is generally something that may need to happen away from built up areas due not only to the

noise nuisance which could arise but also due to the size of premises required and ideally some outdoor exercise space. Examples given in 5.0 below illustrate the range and types of locations where this type of facility can be considered acceptable.

5.0 PLANNING HISTORY - 5.1 The application property has not been the subject of any previous planning applications. However, there have been a number of dog day care facilities approved in recent times, most of which have been within existing Industrial Estates although there have been a number across the Islands countryside:

• o 21/01050/C for "Change of use of land from agricultural to dog walking field". Site at Section 1 of Field 321821, Ballacallin, Strugadhoo, Braaid at Ballanicholas, Garth. This was approved following the consideration of a Report to the Planning Committee on 20/1/22.
• o 19/00533/C - Douglas Head Industrial estate
• o 18/01299/C - Hills Meadow industrial estate
• o 18/00799/B and 18/00127/B Balthane Industrial estate
• o 18/00338/C - Strenaby, Onchan (Site is in the countryside)
• o 18/00011/B - industrial unit, Demesne Road, Douglas
• o 17/00842/C - Viking Works industrial area, Peel
• o 17/00364/B - Ballablack Farm, Arbory (Site is in the countryside)
• o 16/00911/C - Snugborough industrial estate
• o 16/00817/C - Main Road, Onchan

5.2 There have also been a number of refused dog day care facilities including:

• o 19/00646/C - Lapwings, East Foxdale Road, Eairy - Whilst the location was considered suitable, the access and visibility was of concern and the proposed operation would result in the harmful impact on highway safety.
• o 16/00381/C - proposed the change of use from forestry buildings to a dog day care facility at The Tanyard in Santon and this was refused for reasons relating to the poor visibility for and of those emerging from the site and also for the considerable noise nuisance which could be experienced by the dwelling on the other side of the road.

6.0 REPRESENTATIONS Copies of representations received can be viewed on the Government's website. This report contains summaries only. - 6.1 Representation from the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division in the letter dated 29 August, 2021. DoI Highways comments: "24/90941/C - After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking, as the parking and access situation is acceptable for the relatively small nature and booking type system of the proposals. It is advisable to condition a limit of dogs on the site to lessen/control the sites impact on access, parking and amenity." - 6.2 Marown Parish Commissioners (3 October 2024), have stated:

The Commissioners considered the above Planning Application at their meeting held on Wednesday 18 September 2024. The Commissioners resolved to OBJECT to the application on the following grounds: o This appears to be a change of use of the land, not an additional use. The Commissioners are not against using land for dog walking with friends etc., but this appears to be a commercial venture and as such would require the relevant planning approval. The Commissioners trust that this is helpful.

6.3 Third Party Representations: Comments have been received (29/12/24) from the occupants of the neighbouring property at Marnoch Bungalow, Garth Road (located to the south of the site). Concerns raised are:

"I am writing to you with regards to planning Application 24/90941/C When we wrote to you earlier in the year, we requested certain criteria be taken into consideration. We know the final decision has not taken place for this application, but we would like to bring to your attention that practically every condition the applicant had stipulated in the application has been broken. Almost every week day the field is used by someone with 10 dogs being exercised. The 08.30 start time applied for the winter times is ignored and there are dogs in the field at

• 08.00. During the recent winter mornings there has not been daylight till 8.30 to 8.45, so the dogs running in the field barking disturb the horses being put into our field across the road from our property the horses hear the barking but can't see the dogs clearly making them very nervous. I more often have left for work for 8.00 but my partner and her sister have had a few unnerving instances while putting the horses out for the day or exercising the horses before they go to work.

• As I was leaving for Work on Christmas Eve, I personally observed a person turning up just before 08.00 to exercise their dog, in the pitch black. I found this quite unfair by the applicant to allow this to happen. On Christmas Morning around 8.00 the first user of the field appeared and there was a constant stream all day, so giving us no privacy for almost the whole day. This has carried on through the whole of the holiday period. The Run Free Meadow Facebook booking page has a start time of 08.00 contrary to the applicant's application. I don't feel it is the responsibility of the person hiring the field to restrict what they do but the responsibility of the applicant to be fair to their neighbours and they should follow their criteria laid out in the application. This has not been the case in this instance."

6.4 Representations on behalf of the applicant: The applicant has advised in response to representations received that plans for the Garth Road access layout were discussed with the Highways Development Control Officer as part of the 20/00440/B approval. The access track to the applicants' property is owned 50:50 by the applicant and A N Other. "I dispute the claims regarding the number of dogs ("10") using the field under the proposed application.

The lane is very rarely used by horses and is predominantly used by vehicles (both private, commercial and agricultural) accessing private patches of buildings and land within the historical Ballacallin Farm area.

Noise is always kept to a minimum and I would be very surprised if anything can be heard between my field and (redacted) house. (Redacted) home is approximately 200m away and the route is disbursed with large agricultural buildings, copses of trees and numerous business within the buildings that create noise in their own right. Not to mention the ongoing building works to (redacted) house. "

- 7.0 ASSESSMENT

7.1 The issues here are whether the principle of the development would be acceptable for the site, and if there would be any impacts on the residential amenity of neighbours. - 7.2 The principle of the development

• 7.2.1 As the site is not designated for development, the main issue in this case is whether the proposal complies with the provisions of General Policy 3 and if not, whether there are any material considerations which would justify a departure from the policy which presumes against development in the countryside. In addition to this major consideration, it is also relevant to

• consider the detailed impact of the proposal on highway safety, visual impact and environmental effect.
• 7.2.2 In determining whether to permit the use of the agricultural field as a dog walking field, there is a requirement to balance the need to protect rural areas for their own sake (EP1) whilst also having regard to the importance that the Manx countryside has as a recreational asset. In some exceptional cases the countryside may be able to accommodate low impact uses which provide the opportunity for members of the public to experience the Island without adversely affecting its character.
• 7.2.3 General Policy 3 sets out the exceptions to the presumption against development in the countryside and the pertinent section which may give rise to support for this application is GP3 (h) which deals with buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage. In the case of the current scheme, no buildings would be introduced on site, although 3 No. car parking spaces would be created to ensure that the dogs could safely be brought to and removed from the site during and at the end of the day. It should be noted here that dog walking is an established leisure activity on the Island; particularly along hiking trails, footpaths and sites in the countryside. Besides, the scheme would provide opportunities for the dogs and their carers to understand and enjoy the countryside around them.
• 7.2.4 Additionally, the nature of the proposed use is such that requires space and a degree of isolation to ensure the care of the animals and to limit harm to residential amenity; conditions which the proposed use would facilitate, given that the dogs and carers would have access to about 2 acres of field with the separating distance between the field and neighbouring dwellings (approx. 40.0m) ensuring that there are no detrimental impacts unlike sites in built up areas, and any that may arise would be minimised.
• 7.2.5 Based on the forgoing, it is considered that the broad principle of the proposed use would be acceptable, and the additional use would not be unsuitable for the site or the wider rural area.

7.3 Residential Amenity

• 7.3.1 Environment Policy 22 requires that development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties. In this case, noise and dog fouling are likely to be the main concern, as the other issues identified in EP 22 would not be applicable to the proposal.
• 7.3.2 With regard to noise generated by the dogs, it is considered that this would notably increase within the site area. Albeit, any barking or noise associated with dog walking would not be unusual or unsuitable for this countryside location, given the issues that have already been assessed in 7.2 above regarding dog walking activities, which are common in countryside locations. The closest residential property, which is at Marnoch Bungalow is situated adjacent to the site, although the applicant would erect fencing within the site area approx. 40.0m from the site boundary, which with the width of the access track would result in a gap between the bungalow and the active dog walking area of approx. 50.0m. Whilst there may be noise impacts, dog numbers using the site at any one time can be restricted by condition. The applicant states that no more than 4 dogs would be permitted to use the site at any one time and that such users would be restricted via the booking system to one at a time to avoid any potential conflict between dogs belonging to different dog owners/walkers. As such, it is not considered that any noise impacts would be significant.
• 7.3.3 The proposed hours of operation are daily from 09:30 to 16:00 - winter time; and, daily between 08:30 to 19:30 in summer time. It is considered that during the winter time that the available hours of daylight would restrict usage, and this should be acceptable. Given the proximity of the site to the neighbouring dwelling at Marnoch Bungalow, an end time of 19:30 during the summer would impinge on the quiet enjoyment of occupants of this property and it

• is considered that an end time of 18:00 would be appropriate in these circumstances. A condition should be applied that restricts the use of the site for dog walking activities to between 08:30 and 18:00 all year round. The lack of daylight after 16:00 during the winter would naturally restrict dog walking activity on the site. There should be no dog walking activity during Weekends, Bank and/or Public Holidays.
• 7.3.4 In terms of fouling from the dogs, it is noted that agricultural fields are usually associated with animal fouling as this is common in grazing fields. In this case, the applicants have stated that such waste is triple bagged and disposed of in the incinerator at the Energy from Waste Plant on the Island which is approx. 4km away off the A5 New Castletown Road to the south of Douglas.
• 7.3.5 Overall, it is considered that the proposal can be controlled by conditions restricting the hours of operation and number of dogs catered for on site at any one time (maximum of 4) and would not adversely impact on the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupants of the neighbouring properties, as required by Policy EP 22 of the IOMSP 2016.

7.4 Other Matters

• 7.4.1 It is considered, that in the absence of any specific objection from Highways, the proposal would not significantly intensify the use of the site so that there would be unacceptable highway safety or capacity impacts arising from the development.
• 8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 Overall, it is considered that the proposed development is of a scale and nature that would not have an unacceptable impact upon the environment, surrounding countryside, or neighbours existing residential amenities. The application is, therefore, considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval. It accords with the provisions of Policies GP3 (h), EP 1, and EP 22 of the IOMSP 2016. - 9.0 RIGHT TO APPEAL AND RIGHT TO GIVE EVIDENCE

9.1 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 sets out the process for determining planning applications (including appeals). It sets out a Right to Appeal (i.e. to submit an appeal against a planning decision) and a Right to Give Evidence at Appeals (i.e. to participate in an appeal if one is submitted).

9.2 Article A10 sets out that the right to appeal is available to:

• o applicant (in all cases);
• o a Local Authority; Government Department; Manx Utilities; and Manx National Heritage that submit a relevant objection; and
• o any other person who has made an objection that meets specified criteria.

9.3 Article 8(2)(a) requires that in determining an application, the Department must decide who has a right to appeal, in accordance with the criteria set out in article A10. - 9.4 The Order automatically affords the Right to Give Evidence to the following (no determination is required):

• o any appellant or potential appellant (which includes the applicant);
• o the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Department of Infrastructure and the local authority for the area;
• o any other person who has submitted written representations (this can include other Government Departments and Local Authorities); and
• o in the case of a petition, a single representative.

It is recommended that the following person should be given the right of appeal because they live within 20.0m of the site boundary (attached neighbouring dwelling) and have objected raising planning related issues:

Occupants of Marnoch Bungalow, Garth Road, Marown, IM4 2HD.

I confirm that this decision has been made by the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority afforded to that body by the appropriate DEFA Delegation and that in making this decision the Committee has agreed the recommendation in relation to who should be afforded interested person status and/or rights to appeal.

Decision Made: Permitted Date: 19.05.2025 Signed : Presenting Officer

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Planning Committee Decision 19.05.2025

Application No. : 24/90941/C Applicant : Mr David Wilson Proposal : Additional use of land for dog walking (retrospective) Site Address : Field 324035

Foxdale Road Garth Crosby Isle Of Man Presenting Officer : Hamish Laird Addendum to the Officer’s Report

• At the 19th May 2025, Meeting of the Planning Committee, the Committee Members resolved to approve the application subject to the revised conditions outlined in the pre-amble to the updated Officers Committee Report, with the revised conditions being as follows: C1. The field may only be used as a dog walking field for up to 4 dogs at any one time.

Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted, and any alternative uses for the field other than the approved use or agricultural use will require further consideration.

C2. The dog walking use of the field, hereby approved, shall only be operational between the hours of 08:30 and 18:00 hrs Monday to Friday, only.

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with Environmental Policy 22 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.

C3. Within 1 month of this decision becoming final, details of measures to make the field secure and prevent the dogs from straying into neighbouring grazing fields shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The measures shall be implemented within 1 month of being approved and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard grazing animals in adjacent fields. C4. The parking area for three cars as described in the application shall remain available for use as such. Reason: To ensure the parking is retained. C5. The approval does not in any way permit the creation of dog care facilities on the site or the erection of structures on the site. Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted. _____________________________________________________________________________