23 December 2011 · Planning Committee
Office Workshop & Premises, Peel Road, Braddan, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4le
The proposal involved constructing 19 light industrial units (each with ground and mezzanine floors, totalling approximately 1897.1 m² net floorspace) on a former contractor's yard between Peel Road and the River Dhoo, including 38 dedicated parking spaces plus 17 for existing BCS House as overflow, hardstanding, and d…
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The Planning Committee rejected the officer's recommendation to approve, focusing on parking inadequacy despite the officer's assessment that the shortfall (38 spaces provided vs 63 required at 1 per …
General Policy 2
Requires development to accord with the Plan overall. Officer found proposal acceptable in principle on industrial-zoned site but Committee found parking failed highway tests. Assessed against land use, highways, visual, and environmental impacts.
Environment Policy 7
Guidance on development within 8m of watercourse; Fisheries objected but officer noted buildings at minimum 8m setback with minor headwall exception, recommending construction method statement condition if needed.
Business Policy 5
Supports business development; officer confirmed light industrial compatible with 'Predominantly Industrial' zoning.
Transport Policy 4
Requires highways to safely accommodate generated traffic. Officer accepted after Highways confirmed visibility; Committee refused on parking intensity breaching standards.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (1:30m² light industrial). Officer proposed relaxation due to bus/cycle proximity but applicant failed to demonstrate no on-street parking harm; Committee deemed shortfall unacceptable.
no objection to the application
verbally indicated no objection to the scheme after visibility splay amendments
no objection subject to conditions including Land Drainage Consent
