26 September 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Unit 1 Manx Metals, Balthane Industrial Estate, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2aq
The proposal involves subdividing a single industrial unit (Unit 1 Manx Metals, footprint 461 sq m) into three units: one larger unit of 11.8m x 17.8m and two smaller units of 5.8m x 17.8m each, including new WCs for each.
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The principle of the proposal is acceptable as the site is designated Industry on the Area Plan for the South 2013, compliant with Employment Proposal 1 and General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan.
General Policy 2
Requires development in land-use zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenity, character, highway safety, or adjoining land. Officer assessed proposal as compliant: physical changes unobjectionable, improve appearance, adequate parking/access, no amenity/highway harm.
Environment Policy 1
Directs industrial uses to Balthane Industrial Estate. Site is within designated Industry zone on Area Plan for the South 2013, so subdivision into industrial units fully compliant with zoning.
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.
Cycle storage facilities
Prior to development commencing, details of cycle storage facilities for each unit shall be submitted to and approved in writing. A minimum of two cycle spaces per unit will be required. The cycle storage facilities shall be constructed prior to development being occupied. Reason: to promote alternative modes of travel and support active travel.
Do not oppose subject to condition for cycle storage facilities (minimum two spaces per unit prior to occupation). Principle acceptable in industrial estate; parking and access on balance acceptable despite potential minor loading issues.
Highways Development Control has no objection to the subdivision of the industrial unit subject to a condition requiring cycle storage facilities.
Key concern: no cycle parking is proposed
Highways Development Control
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposals are considered on balance to be acceptable.; Recommendation: DNOC; Please attach the following conditions to any future consent:
Conditions requested: Prior to development commencing details of cycle storage facilities for each unit shall be submitted to and approved in writing. A minimum of two cycle space per unit will be required. The cycle storage facilities shall be constructed prior to development becoming occupied.
