18 April 2007 · Committee
Robin Hill Farm, Cronk-Y-Dhooney, Ballakilpheric, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bs
Permission was granted for the erection of a cattery at Robin Hill Farm, Ballakilpheric, Colby, Isle of Man. The farm covers approximately 9.7 hectares and includes a farmhouse, brick barns in poor repair, and a modern sheeted building to the north-west of the farmhouse. The Planning Committee approved the application on 18 April 2007, in line with the officer's recommendation. The main planning issues considered were the potential for noise nuisance to neighbouring properties and the visual impact of the proposed cattery on the surrounding area. Approval was granted subject to five conditions.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 18 April 2007. The officer had also recommended approval. Key issues considered included potential noise nuisance to neighbouring properties and the visual impact of the new building on the farm setting.
Open Space
The site lies within an area of Open Space on the Arbory and East Rushen Local Plan. This is also designated as an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the erection of a building for the purposes of operation as a commercial boarding cattery as shown in drawings reference PDC 23012007, -1, -A, -B, -C, -D, the section and location plans all received on 12th February, 2007.
Condition 3
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Condition 4
Public sewerage crosses the site. The line of the sewer must be identified prior to the commencement of works on site and the sewer fully protected during and after construction work.
Condition 5
The external cladding - roof and walls - must be finished in dark green or dark brown.
