Officer Planning Report

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Officer's Report

The Site

The site defined in blue represents the land and buildings associated with Strenaby Farm, towards the northern end of Abbeylands. The land extends to a number of fields stretching back from the Abbeylands Road together with a farm bungalow which has permission for use as tourist accommodation, re-built farmhouse and so agricultural buildings all concentrated in a group between Lower Strenaby Farm to the south west and Ballacashin to the north east.

Planning Status

The site lies within an area designated as an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance on the Onchan Local Plan adopted by Tynwald in 2000.

Planning History

The most recent application was for the re-construction of the farmhouse and conversion of the bungalow to tourist accommodation (PA 01/1767). A lunge menage was permitted under PA 95/1064.

The Proposal

Proposed here is the construction of a shed in which horse riding would be undertaken. The building would be erected to the north of the existing farm group. The building would be 40m by 20m and 5m to the eaves, 7m to the ridge. The building would be finished in dark green sheeting.

Application No.:	07/00064/B
Applicant:	Mrs A Darville
Proposal:	Erection of an agricultural style shed for use as a covered menage area and agricultural storage
Site Address:	Field 530255
Strenaby Farm
Abbeylands
Isle Of Man
IM4 5EF

Case Officer:	Miss S E Corlett
Photo Taken:	21.02.2007
Site Visit:	21.02.2007
Expected Decision Level:	Delegation

Consulttee:	Highways Division
Notes:	Do not oppose

ASSESSMENT

The building would be sited so as to be close to the existing farm group and its visual impact limited by the existing buildings between it and the road. Abbeylands Road tends to be used only by those with specific business in this area as it is a cul de sac. The area is however visible from a wider area, from Johnny Watterson's Lane from where a location in the open space between the existing menage and the buildings to the south east may be less intrusive.

The applicant's agent has confirmed that the land to the south east is sloping and preparing it for the new building would involve significant infilling which they do not wish to undertake. Also, there are cables within the field which would probably prevent the erection of buildings or any significant excavations.

PARTY STATUS

The Department of Transport and the local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 02.03.2007 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This permission relates to the erection of a building as shown in drawings reference 01 - 06 all received on 12th January, 2007.

C 3. The building may be used only for agricultural or equestrian purposes.

C 4. The building must be clad in dark green sheeting as shown and described in the permitted plans.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)

Decision Made : Permitted Date : ...

Signed : ... M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control