28 April 2022 · Delegated
Ballakaighen Farm, Staarvey Road, Cronk Y Voddy, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 2as
Permission was granted for the erection of an agricultural building and the installation of a silo at Ballakaighen Farm, Staarvey Road, Cronk Y Voddy, Peel, Isle of Man. The officer's report considered two main issues: whether the development was acceptable in principle, and its effect on the character of the surrounding area. The site was noted to have an intense agricultural character and was not considered to contribute to the character of the area in a way that would be harmed by the proposal. The application was decided under delegated authority and permitted on 28 April 2022.
The application was permitted on 28 April 2022 under delegated authority. The officer considered the principle of the development and its effect on the character of the area, noting that the site has an intense agricultural character and does not contribute to the wider character of the area, supporting the case for an agricultural building and silo.
Principles of Development
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General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
