23 August 2007 · Committee
Field 611455, Baldhoon Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ql
This application sought permission to erect an agricultural building on a field close to Baljean Farm, off Baldhoon Road in Lonan, Isle of Man. The Planning Committee approved the application on 23 August 2007, with five conditions attached to the permission. The case officer, Mr A Holmes, had also recommended approval. The site had some prior planning history, with two earlier references on record. The evidence available does not set out detailed reasons for approval beyond the agricultural nature of the proposal and its rural location.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 23 August 2007. The officer also recommended approval. The decision permitted the erection of an agricultural building on a field near Baljean Farm, subject to five conditions.
There will be a general presumption against development in areas designated as open space or open space for particular purpose.
sufficient reason to set aside policy L/OSNC/PR/1
Permission for the erection of new buildings related to agriculture will only be granted where the Department is persuaded that the building is essential for agricultural purposes and that they comply with the Department's policy guidance on such matters.
assess whether the proposed development is justified
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 location plan, site plan and drawing no. 3577-01 date stamped the 19th April 2007.
Condition 3
The building must only be used for agricultural purposes.
Condition 4
Prior to the erection of the building a planting scheme that reduces its visual impact must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority. All planting comprised within the agreed scheme must be carried out in the first planting season following the completion of the development. If within a period of five years from the date of the planting of any tree that tree (or any tree planted in replacement for it) is removed, uprooted, destroyed, dies, seriously damaged or becomes defective another tree of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the same place, unless the Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.
Condition 5
The roof of the building must be coloured either dark grey or dark green.
