2 August 2019 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Follan Natural Health Centre, Premier House, 1, Carrs Lane, Tromode, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qb
The proposal involves adding two ground floor windows, each 3m long by 1m high, to the south-western elevation (noted as south-eastern in the report) of an existing two-storey building used for storage, offices, and a yoga studio within Tromode Industrial Estate.
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The officer concluded that the works would have a 'negligible impact on the appearance of the building, if anything adding interest to the appearance on one of the elevations which is visible as one e…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 states that development in accordance with land-use zoning in Area Plans will normally be permitted if it respects site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping (b); does not adversely affect character of surrounding landscape or townscape (c); does not adversely affect amenity of residents or locality character (g); and takes account of safety and security (m). The officer assessed the window installation against these tests in the industrial-zoned site, finding negligible visual impact, added security benefits, and no adverse effects on amenity or character.
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.
no objection to the application (09.07.19)
Highways Division has no highways interest in the application. Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 01.08.19
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
