13 February 2014 · Committee
Llamedos Equestrian Ltd, Ballaclucas Farm Stables, Top Road, Crosby, Isle Of Man, IM4 4hn
Permission was granted for alterations and extensions to the stables at Ballaclucas Farm, Crosby, Isle of Man, along with the conversion of a feed store and open bay to create two additional stables. Part of the application was retrospective, covering works already completed. The site forms the curtilage of an existing manege, stable block, yard, and access track at Ballaclucas Farm on the Crosby Top Road in Marown. Access to the stable yard is via a farm track to the east of the farmhouse. The Department of Infrastructure considered the proposal's impacts on the countryside, the amenity of neighbouring properties, and highway safety before granting approval subject to two conditions.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 13 February 2014. The key planning issues considered were the impact on the countryside, the amenity of neighbouring properties, and highway safety, all of which were found to be acceptable.
Development of equestrian activities and buildings
specifically relevant
Environment Policy 19: Development of equestrian activities and buildings will only be accepted in the countryside where there will be as a result of such development no loss in local amenity, no loss of high quality agricultural land (Classes 1 and 2) and where the local highway network can satisfactorily accommodate any increase in traffic (see Environment Policy 14 for interpretation of Class 1 and 2).
Buildings for the stabling, shelter or care of horses or other animals
specifically relevant
Environment Policy 21: Buildings for the stabling, shelter or care of horses or other animals will not be permitted in the countryside if they would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the countryside in terms of siting, design, size or finish. Any new buildings must be designed in form and materials to reflect their specific purpose; in particular, cavity-wall construction should not be used. 7.16 Environmental Protection - Introduction 7.16.1 T here are many fac ets of environmental protection which have land use implications including pollution, unstable land, contaminated land and flooding. In terms of pollution, whilst it is the role of the planning system to determine whether a development is an acceptable use of land rather than seeking to control the processes or substances used in any particular development, it is important that the Planning Directorate operates alongside other agencies such as the Environment Safety and Health Directorate whic h has statutory responsibilities regarding environmental protection, and the Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate, The Isle of Man Water Authority, the Department of Transport and the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry. 7.17 Pollution 7.17.1 It is important to protect the environment and quality of life by controlling development which would lead to unacceptable levels of water pollution, air pollution and other nuisances such as noise and smells. However, it is not the role of land us e planning to duplicate controls which are the statutory responsibility of other agencies including other directorates within the Department of Local Government and the Environment. It is the intention of the following policy to prevent development which would unacceptably impact upon current and future land uses through the effects of pollution.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans P10-01, P10-02 and P10-03 received on 6th January 2014.
