31 May 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
Bodystat, Unit 12a, Tromode Estate, Carrs Lane, Tromode, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qd
The proposal involves installing two white uPVC double-glazed display windows, each 2.7m wide by 1.8m high, in the west-facing gable end of a two-storey industrial unit on Tromode Industrial Estate.
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The proposed windows are considered to enhance the appearance and character of the property without adversely affecting the street-scene or the amenity of neighbouring buildings.
Policy O/I/P/3 of Onchan Plan
Policy O/I/P/3 states that land designated for industry accepts light industrial purposes as defined in the 1982 Development Plan Order, being buildings where processes could occur in residential areas without detriment from noise, vibration, etc. The officer noted the site falls within industrial designation and the proposal involves no change of use, maintaining light industrial character.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning provided it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or amenities of residents/locality. The officer found the windows enhance appearance without harming streetscene or neighbouring amenities, thus complying.
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 installation of a display window at both ground floor and first floor level on the west-facing elevation, as shown in drawing no. 1664/08/1301, received on 18 April 2012.
recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only
