14 October 2009 · Delegated
Field 210546, Summerhill Road, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3br
Permission was granted for the erection of a polytunnel on a field opposite Kerrowkneale, Summerhill Road, Jurby, Isle of Man. The application was decided on 14 October 2009 under delegated authority. The officer report noted that the site already consisted of a polytunnel, allotments, and the propagation of native trees, establishing an existing horticultural character. The proposed polytunnel was to be located approximately 30 metres from Summerhill Road. Four conditions were attached to the permission. There is a prior planning history for the site, with two earlier references recorded.
The application was approved by a delegated Senior Planning Officer. The site already contained a polytunnel, allotments, and native tree propagation, and the proposed polytunnel was to be sited approximately 30 metres from Summerhill Road, which supported its acceptability in this location.
Retailing from farms, market gardens and nurseries
Environment Policy 18: Retailing from farms, market gardens and nurseries (excepting ancillary sales of produce grown thereon) will be subject to the Department's general retail policies. 7.15 Equestrian Pursuits 7.15.1 Equestrian activities are becoming increasingly popular in rural areas and on the fringes of our towns and villages. These activities can generally take place only on open, rural land, and often represent a useful way of diversifying traditional farming. The use of land as grazing land falls within t he definition of agriculture (section 45 of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act), and does not therefore involve development, but the keeping of horses and the operation of equestrian activities generally do involve development and may have an adverse impact on the appearance and character of the countryside. Sensitive siting and high standards of design, construction, and maintenance are necessary to ensure that there are no such adverse impacts. Whilst horses should be well housed, it will seldom be appropriate to use cavity-wall construction for stables, since such buildings may too easily be adapted for residential uses, so thwarting other policies of this Plan. Where new buildings are necessary, they should be sited close to existing building grou ps, and designed not only to blend with their surroundings but also to suit their specific purpose.
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 submitted Drawings 21-0013, 575-2, DOC 2, DOC 3 and Supporting Letter all received on 3rd August, 2009.
Condition 3
The polytunnel may only be used for agricultural or horticultural purposes.
Condition 4
In the event of the polytunnel erected under this approval becoming redundant it must be taken down along with all ancillary infrastructure and be removed from the site within 3 months of the cessation of use.
