Retention of existing portakabin adjacent to synthetic pitch

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Retention of an existing portakabin next to the synthetic pitch at Castle Rushen High School
• ✓Structure not readily visible from Arbory Road, limiting visual impact
• ✓Portakabin in good state of repair
• ✓Approved under delegated authority

This application sought permission to retain an existing portakabin located adjacent to the synthetic pitch at Castle Rushen High School, Castletown. The structure was already in place and the application was made to regularise its presence. The case officer noted that the portakabin is not readily visible from Arbory Road and is generally in good condition. On that basis, the officer recommended approval and permission was granted on 16 November 2007 under delegated authority, subject to two conditions.

The application was approved on 16 November 2007 under delegated authority. The portakabin was found to be in good condition and not readily visible from Arbory Road, meaning its continued presence raised no significant planning concerns.

Policies Assessed (2)

Conditions (2)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   This permission relates to the siting of a portacabin in association with the use of the synthetic pitch for a period of four years from the date of this decision. The building must be removed from the site following the expiration of that period and the land restored to its former condition.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   This permission relates to the retention of a portakabin as shown in drawing numbers 1854/1, 1854/2, 1854/3 and photographs and the letter from the National Sports Centre all dated 3rd October 2007.

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