15 November 2010 · Delegated
Ardwhallin Adventure Centre, Lane From West Baldwin Road To Ardwhallin Adventure Centre, West Baldwin, Isle Of Man, IM4 5eu
Permission was granted for the erection of a new building at Ardwhallin Adventure Centre in West Baldwin, Isle of Man. The building was proposed to provide dining, teaching, and changing facilities, along with associated parking. The officer's report noted that the existing facilities at the site were limited and were restricting how the centre could operate, which supported the need for the new building. The application was decided by delegated authority and was permitted on 15 November 2010.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 15 November 2010. The officer recommended approval, noting that the existing facilities at the adventure centre were limited and restricted its operation, supporting the case for new purpose-built accommodation.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
exception to the presumption against development in the countryside under (g) and (h)
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.
