20 December 2010 · Committee
Field 624412, Booilushag, Ballajora, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1az
Permission was granted for the creation of a vehicular access at a field on Ballajora Hill, Ballajora, in the parish of Lezayre on the Isle of Man. The Planning Committee made the decision on 20 December 2010, in line with the officer's recommendation to permit the proposal. The officer's report noted that the site presents an attractive aspect when travelling along this section of highway, which was a relevant factor in the assessment. Four conditions were attached to the permission. There is one related planning history reference for this site.
The Planning Committee permitted the creation of a vehicular access at this site on 20 December 2010. The officer also recommended approval. The site was noted for its attractive aspect along the highway, which was a relevant consideration in the assessment.
The present system of landscape classification of Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance
proposed development would be acceptable to Environmental Policy 2
Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development
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: (a) essential housing for agricultural workers who have to live close to their place of work; (Housing Policies 7, 8, 9 and 10); (b) conversion of redundant rural buildings which are of architectural, historic, or social value and interest; (Housing Policy 11); (c) previously developed land (1) which contains a significant amount of building; where the continued use is redundant; where redevelopment would reduce the impact of the current situation on the landscape or the wider environment; and where the development proposed would result in improvements to the landscape or wider environment; (d) the replacement of existing rural dwellings; (Housing Policies 12, 13 and 14); (e) location-dependent development in connection with the working of minerals or the provision of necessary services; (f) building and engineering operations which are essential for the conduct of agriculture or forestry; (g) development recognised to be of overriding national need in land use planning terms and for which there is no reasonable and acceptable alternative; and (h) buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage. 6.4 Planning Agreements 6.4.1 Where development is acceptable and in accordance with the provisions of this Plan and the relevant Area Plan, but raises issues which cannot be addressed by the imposition of planning conditions, the Department will seek to conclude an Agreement with the developer under Section 13 of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act.
Draft Planning Policy Statement The Role of Landscape Character in Development
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 creation of a vehicular access as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 10314/10 REV C, 10314/11 REV D, 10314/12 and 10314/13 REV A received on 21st June 2010 & 30th September 2010.
Condition 3
Within one month of the new entrance being completed, the existing entrance is to be blocked up with hedge/tree planting, with a height similar to the existing hedgerow which runs along the north-western boundary of the application site.
Condition 4
All planting shall be carried out in accordance the approved details in the first planting and seeding seasons following that first occupation. Any trees or shrub which within 5 years from the completion of the development dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with another of similar size and species unless the planning authority gives written consent to any variation.
