22 May 2012 · Council of Ministers
Isle Of Man Government, Department Of Infrastructure, Vehicle Testing Centre, Ballafletcher Road, Cronkbourne, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qj
The proposal involved demolishing a prominent portacabin waiting room in front of the main Vehicle Test Centre building and replacing it with a smaller single-storey extension (8.3m x 7.1m footprint, pitched roof) attached to the southwest corner of the main building, providing a public entrance lobby, waiting room and…
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The independent inspector identified the main issue as 'the effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of its surroundings.' Despite being at the front and visible when entering …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2(b) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan requires new development to 'respect the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings.' The site is in an area of 'predominately industrial use' per Braddan Parish District Plan. The inspector tested the proposal's scale, form, design and siting against this, concluding it complied due to matching materials, attachment to main building, effective screening by boundary trees preventing visibility from outside, and smaller footprint than the portacabin it replaced.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of a single storey extension to provide a public entrance, waiting room and toilets as shown on Drwg Nos 001, 002, 003, 004A, 004B, 005, 006 and 007, all date-stamped 28 February 2012.
do not object to the proposal
No Objection in Principle subject to no discharge of surface water to foul drainage
