10 August 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Battery Pier., Battery Pier, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5bs
The proposal involves adding approximately 1.2m tall security palisade fencing on top of an existing 1.95m tall brick wall along the boundary with South Quay, and replacing the existing double-swing palisade gate to match the new fencing height, at the industrial fuel storage depot.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2), which requires developments to respect site surroundings in terms of siting, scale, design, not adversely affect townscape character o…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in line with zoning if it respects site surroundings (siting, scale, design), does not harm townscape character or public sea views, and addresses safety/security. The officer tested the fencing's industrial palisade design against the light industrial area, confirming it fits; verified no sea view impact via site visits; and noted security benefits. No tensions identified.
Environment Policy 1
EP1 requires energy facilities to comply with other policies minimising environmental effects while meeting energy needs. The officer assessed the incidental security fencing for the fuel depot as compliant, enhancing security per regulations without environmental harm, directly supporting Island fuel supply.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection (18/05/2020)
does not oppose this application (18/05/2020)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/00425/B for erection of security fencing and gates at Battery Pier Depot.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 18.05.2020; Conditions (if any) DNO
