31 July 2013 · Planning Committee
Manx Telecom (Engineering), Greenhill Communication Centre, Isle Of Man Business Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qz
Manx Telecom proposed converting their existing maintenance garage and stores into data halls for web hosting, with external plant areas (generators, chillers, air handling units up to 3m high) enclosed by 2.5m high acoustic fencing on their 1.4ha site in an industrial/business park.
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The proposal reflects the changing nature of telecommunications and should be accommodated in a business park location unless material harm is demonstrated.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design/landscaping (b), not adversely affect landscape/townscape character (c), amenity of residents/locality character (g), provide safe access/parking/servicing (h), no adverse road safety/traffic (i), necessary services (j), no prejudice to adjoining land (k), and safety/security (m). Officer assessed proposal complies as noise/visual impacts controlled, highways/parking ok, suitable for telecom evolution in business park.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall begin no later than 4th January, 2017.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the conversion of the existing stores and maintenance building to create a web hosting facility as shown in drawings SC1260/P/10-01B, SC1260/P/00-01, SC1260/P/12-01, SC1260/P/10-02B, SC1260/P/00-02, M128 and 01 all received on 21st June, 2013.
Noise levels
Noise levels resulting from the proposed development, once operational, at surrounding school, office and meeting rooms shall not exceed 35 dB LAeq (1hour) internally and 45 dB LAeq (1hour) externally and at the nearest residential premises shall not exceed 30 dB LAeq (1 hour).
Acoustic surrounds details
Prior to the commencement of works on site in accordance with the approved development, further details of the acoustic surrounding must be approved by the Planning Authority and thereafter the surrounds erected in accordance with these details.
all parking and highways standards are met
do not oppose the application
