13 April 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
Isle Of Man Post Office, Douglas Sorting Office, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2aa
The proposal involved replacing a small existing customer collection porch (1.5m x 5.5m) with a larger extension (4m x 15.5m) providing an angled entrance, 2m wide doors, and more spacious waiting area at the Postal Headquarters in Spring Valley Industrial Estate.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan, which permits development in accordance with land use zoning provided it respects site and surroundings in terms of si…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land use zoning and other policies if it respects site/surroundings (siting, layout, scale, form, design, landscaping), does not harm character, provides amenity standards (access, parking), avoids highway impacts, and ensures servicing. Officer assessed the industrial extension as compliant, noting appropriate siting, minimal visual change, improved access, no parking loss, and no traffic issues in industrial context.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the alterations and extension shown in drawings 01, 03, 04A, 05, 06A, 07, 08, 09 and 10 all received on 29th February, 2012.
no objection
do not oppose the application
No Objection in Principle subject to no surface water discharge to foul drainage
Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objection to the application. Isle of Man Water & Sewerage Authority registered interest due to drainage details. Douglas Borough Council had no objection in principle subject to no surface water discharge to foul sewers.
Isle of Man Water & Sewerage Authority
No CommentSurface water drainage is to a soakaway and not to mains drainage.; we would like to register an interest in.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners had no objection to the following planning applications:; PA12 00307 - loM Post Office - Demolish existing customer collection porch, extend existing customer collection and posting accommodation incorporating access for persons with disability
Douglas Borough Council
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in Principle subject to:-; It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses.
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Isle of Man Sewerage & Water Authority under the Sewerage Act 1999.; Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation.
