20 November 2012 · Delegated
Stables, East Foxdale Road, Foxdale, Isle Of Man, IM4 3hq
This application sought permission to erect timber stables on a field at Kiondhooag, East Foxdale Road, Foxdale, Isle of Man. The land sits alongside a residential property to the north of the A24 highway and slopes upward towards the south. The officer's report noted that existing buildings on the site are visible from the A3 Foxdale Road to the west and from the A24 within the village, but were considered not particularly prominent or conspicuous in either view. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 20 November 2012 under delegated authority, with three conditions attached to the permission.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 20 November 2012. The officer also recommended approval, and the decision was made under delegated authority. Three conditions were attached to the permission.
Environment Policy 19
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).
Environment Policy 20
There will be a presumption against large scale equestrian developments, which includes new buildings and external arenas, in areas of an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance unless there are exceptional circumstances to override such a policy
Environment Policy 20: There will be a presumption against large scale equestrian developments, which includes new buildings and external arenas, in areas with High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance unless there are exceptional circumstances to override such a policy.
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
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
This permission relates to the erection of stables as shown and described in drawing reference C/4421/1 and the location plan, all received on 4th October, 2012.
Condition 3
The stables may be used only for the care and shelter of horses and the storage of related equipment, feed and tack.
