Change of use of land from farmland to woodland in selected areas

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Change of use from farmland to woodland in selected areas
• ✓Site currently open with limited tree cover, particularly on higher ground
• ✓Benefit to wildlife identified as a supporting factor
• ✓Approved subject to one planning condition
• ✓trees
• ✓benefit to wildlife

This application sought permission to change the use of a number of fields along Ballavale Road in Santon from farmland to woodland in selected areas. The site comprises multiple parcels of open land, with some self-seeded trees present in the lower fields near Ballachrink Farm buildings, but little to no tree cover on the higher ground. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on a delegated basis in November 2014. The officer's report identified benefit to wildlife as a key issue in support of the proposal. Permission was granted subject to one condition.

The application was approved, subject to one condition. The officer recommended approval, and the Department of Infrastructure determined the proposal acceptable. A noted benefit to wildlife was identified as a key planning consideration.

Policies Assessed (3)

Conditions (1)

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   Condition 1

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

Planning History (4)

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