7 May 2020 · Planning Committee
244, Jurby Industrial Estate, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bd
The proposal seeks retrospective permission to use an existing large steel-framed industrial hangar (unit 244) within Jurby Industrial Estate for agricultural/storage service business (class 2.4), including the placement of two shipping containers for agricultural chemicals and animal medicines, associated parking for …
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The site is zoned 'Airfield' under the 1982 Development Plan rather than industrial, so there is no automatic presumption in favour of industrial development, and it falls within an Area of High Lands…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design/landscaping (b), not adversely affecting landscape/townscape character (c), providing safe/convenient access and adequate parking/servicing (h), and no unacceptable effect on road safety/traffic (i). Officer assessed the proposal complies as the use fits the established industrial estate, respects surroundings, external elements raise no concerns, and provides satisfactory standards.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance (AHLV) unless development would not harm character/quality or location is essential. Officer gave little weight to AHLV designation following prior Inspector's view it is outdated/mistaken given industrial surroundings, go-kart track, and prison proximity; proposal does not harm character.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking provision per Department standards (Appendix 7). Proposal's associated parking for up to 3 HGVs on concrete apron and low staff numbers (max 2) considered satisfactory with no highway concerns raised.
Business Policy 5 - Land zoned for industrial use
On industrial-zoned land, permits only industrial/storage/distribution (no retailing except specific cases). Site not formally industrial-zoned but treated as such; use is storage/distribution supporting Ramsey outlet (no public sales), akin to industrial though agricultural supplier.
do not object (17.03.2020)
Highways objected due to insufficient parking provision and lack of access details, while Jurby Parish Commissioners raised no objections.
Key concern: insufficient car parking provision (over 50 spaces required)
Department of Infrastructure
ObjectionThe application proposes to change the premises to light industry which triggers a car parking requirement of 1 space per 30 sq m.; Based on the floor area that is approximately 1570 sq m this equates to over 50 parking spaces.; Refusal is therefore requested; Recommendation: REFUSE
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionJurby Parish Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development and have no objections thereto.
