11 August 2008 · Delegated
Grenaby Mooar, The Dairy, Grenaby, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3bd
The application sought permission to reposition and extend an existing agricultural building at Grenaby Farm, a working farm holding on both sides of Grenaby Road near Ballasalla. The site sits within undesignated 'white land' under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme, with land on the eastern side of the road falling within an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance. The farm already includes stone barns with permission for tourist and ancillary accommodation, granted under an earlier consent. The key planning issue was whether the relocation would harm the landscape or the amenity of the surrounding area. The officer concluded that moving the building to a new position would significantly improve the outlook and environment for users of the tourist and ancillary accommodation on site. Existing vegetation between the road and the buildings screens the structures from public view, meaning the visual impact from the highway would be minimal.
The application was permitted because the repositioned building would improve conditions for those using the tourist and ancillary accommodation on site, while the screening effect of existing vegetation means there would be little change to the appearance of the site from the public road. A condition restricts the building to agricultural use only.
white land
The site lies within an area designated on the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 as "white land", that is, not designated for development.
paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d)
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"
Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control)
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Alterations, erection of two storey extensions to west, east and north elevations to provide additional living accommodation. Erection of new outbuilding to provide garage, new indoor pool to replace existing outdoor pool with gym and games room above
Additional use as self catering tourist accommodation
Erection of extensions to existing farmhouse
Change of material of staircases from Manx stone to black metal on approved conversion of barn to residential units (04/0987B)
Erection of an extension to existing agricultural building
