15 March 2012 · Council of Ministers
Balthane Industrial Estate, Balthane Road, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2af
The proposal was for a large portal framed warehouse building measuring 42m by 25m with a ridge height just over 12m, to store 5,000 tonnes of road salt for winter gritting operations in southern Isle of Man.
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The inspector noted the building is large (42m x 25m x 12m ridge) but 'would be within an industrial location and seen in the context of, and against a backcloth of, other existing large industrial or…
Environment Policy 29
Requires consultation for developments in major hazard consultation zones. Inspector noted intermittently occupied warehouse is low risk use; probable DoI had HSWI clearance, recommending written confirmation as condition. Site in inner zone of Balthane major hazard site.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of a salt storage facility, Land Adjacent to Balthane Road, Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla, Malew as shown by SC1225-P-10-00, SC1225-P-10-02, 1102E 01 _ M4973 250 p1 received by the Planning Authority on 22nd November 2011 and SC1225-P-10-01 rev A received on 30th November 2011.
No permission for illustrative sketches
No permission is granted or implied for development shown by SC/1225/SK1 and SC/1225/SK2.
Tree protection
Other than as shown in Drawing CS1225-P-10-01 rev A, all trees shall be retained and afforded protection during construction works. Any trees that die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season by others of similar size and species.
Archaeological supervision
No development shall commence until a scheme for archaeological supervision and investigation during the site stripping phase of the development has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall be implemented as approved.
do not oppose the application / do not object
seek a condition enabling archaeological investigation
provide contact details regarding connection / advisory note to discuss electricity supply
Manx Electricity Authority requests contact for electricity supply arrangements (Note 2); Manx National Heritage requests archaeological condition due to potential remains; Malew Parish Commissioners have no objection.
Key concern: potential archaeological remains
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionSee Note 2; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application
Manx National Heritage
Conditional No Objectiona geophysical survey has been undertaken, which has revealed potential archaeological remains; limited excavation managed by MNH on behalf of the applicant will be undertaken during January 2012
Conditions requested: attachment of a condition requiring the applicant to undertake archaeological fieldwork and post-excavation analysis necessary to clear the site for development; Such fieldwork will require a licence from MNH under the terms of the Manx Museum and National Trust Act
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThey do not object to this Planning Application
The original application for erection of a salt storage facility was referred to the Council of Ministers due to the applicant being a government division, with no explicit refusal reasons stated but context implying departmental decision challenge. The site is within the designated industrial estate, and the proposal involves a large portal-framed warehouse for 5,000 tonnes of road salt. The inspector assessed compliance with industrial zoning under the 1982 Development Plan, Strategic Plan 2007, and Draft South Area Plan, finding the building appropriate in context, softened by hedgerows, and an improvement to the estate. No objections were received from Malew Parish Commissioners, and third parties raised no issues. The inspector concluded the development accords with policy and provides public benefit as a weather asset. The application was ultimately permitted.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that proposals for essential public infrastructure in designated industrial areas are likely to succeed where they align with zoning, improve estate appearance, and face no third-party objections. Future applicants should emphasise policy conformity and operational necessity.
Inspector: Allan Langton
