19 March 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A MORGAN, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control)
Unit Kb2, Harcourt Drive, Balthane Industrial Estate, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ah
The proposal involved dividing Unit KB2, a single-storey brick industrial building with corrugated roof in Balthane Industrial Estate, into two units: an 85sqm storage warehouse (compatible with zoning) and a 29.5sqm (2.8m x 8.6m) physiotherapy clinic with reception, kitchen, hall and two WCs.
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The officer accepted the storage warehouse as compatible with industrial zoning but refused due to the physiotherapy unit being a non-industrial Class 1.2 use ('Financial and Professional Services') i…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires sustainable development and efficient use of land/resources, promoting well-located accessible development contributing to economic growth without undermining sustainability. Officer noted potential utilisation of existing site but outweighed by unsustainability and non-industrial use.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Focuses development in existing towns/villages to preserve character and avoid coalescence. Site not sustainable, lacking public transport access (400m to cul-de-sac, up to 1km to Ballasalla properties), clients likely to drive from further afield.
Business Policy 5 - Land zoned for industrial use
On industrial-zoned land, permission only for industrial development or storage/distribution. Physiotherapy is non-industrial Class 1.2; presumption against unless town centre unviable, which was not demonstrated.
All new retail development (excepting neighbourhood shops and those instances identified in Business Policy 5) sited within the town and village centr
Retail/office developments (except exemptions) must be in town/village centres. Class 1.2(c) services appropriate for shopping areas; risks reducing town centre footfall/vitality in Ballasalla/Castletown.
General Policy 2
Sets general development control standards. No adverse impact on amenity, character, or neighbouring properties noted.
Environmental Policy 22
Development must not unacceptably harm environment or nearby properties via noise/odour/pollution. Existing industrial mix means physiotherapy unlikely to exceed expected impacts.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as there is suitable off-street parking retained
No Objections.
