7 December 2017 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Unit 1, Balthane Industrial Estate, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2aq
The proposal involves building a single light industrial unit measuring 9m x 12m with eaves height over 6m and ridge height of 7m, finished in vertical profiled cladding with a rendered plinth, featuring a roller shutter door and pedestrian access on the frontage.
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General Policy 2
Requires development in line with Area Plan zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, highways, parking, contamination, or services. Officer found proposal compliant as light industrial fits zoning, contamination remediated, parking/access adequate, and improves estate appearance without amenity or character harm.
Environment Policy 26
Prohibits development on contaminated land unless no unacceptable risk to health, property, or watercourses demonstrated. Site tests satisfied Environmental Protection Unit of low risk, suitable for light industrial after mitigation method approval.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Soil contamination testing
On breaking through any concrete, a sample of the soil shall be taken and tested to ensure that there is no risk of harm before works continue. Prior to the commencement of works, the applicant shall have approved by the Department a method or process for this including timescales and identification of the appropriate authority together with proposed mitigation should any harmful material be found. Reason: to comply with Environment Policy 26.
Access construction
Prior to any other construction, the access shown on drawing 16/42/01 dated Dec 2016 shall be constructed and maintained thereafter. Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
Car parking provision
Prior to the occupation of any building, the car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the strategic plan car parking standards are met in the interest of highway safety.
Cladding colour approval
Prior to the application of any external cladding, the colour of this must be approved by the Department and the colour retained as such thereafter. Reason: no colour of the external materials has been specified in the application and to ensure that the building is sympathetic to its surroundings.
No additional floorspace
No additional internal floorspace may be introduced without the benefit of planning approval. Reason: the parking ratio has been calculated on the basis of floor area and the introduction of additional floor area could increase the requirement for car parking spaces which may not be able to be provided.
no objection subject to conditions on access and parking
no objection
happy with proposals following drainage information
Manx Utilities, Malew Parish Commissioners, and Highways Division all raised no objections to the proposal for a light industrial unit at the former Manx Metals site, with Highways requesting specific conditions related to access and parking.
Manx Utilities
No Objectionwe are happy with the proposals.; these are acceptable to Manx Utilities in order for the planning application to progress on drainage grounds.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objection
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose this application subject to the following conditions; The parking standard has been met and the proposal includes an improved access.; DNOC on 27/03/17
Conditions requested: Prior to any construction the access shown on BRW drawing no 16/42/01 dated Dec 2016 shall be constructed and maintained thereafter.; Prior to the occupation of any building the car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter.
