2 December 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Unit 24, Colas Drive, Balthane Industrial Estate, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2aq
The proposal involves demolishing an existing warehouse (22m x 24m, 8m high) and replacing it with a larger industrial building (14m wide x 54m long, 9.8m ridge height, 8m eaves) featuring blockwork base, steel cladding, pitched roof, roller shutters, office and canteen spaces, and 16 parking spaces.
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The principle of the new industrial unit was already accepted under PA 19/00563/B with no policy changes since, so the assessment focused on whether repositioning the building to the southwestern side…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect amenity/character/road safety, and provide adequate parking/access. Officer assessed the repositioned building as compliant, noting it is in keeping with industrial context, no new amenity impacts, 3m gap to neighbour, and 16 parking spaces meet standards.
Environment Policy 1
Directs industrial uses to Balthane Industrial Estate. Site is designated Industry on Area Plan for the South 2013, and proposal matches this zoning, so fully compliant with no issues raised.
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
do not oppose
no comments
All consultees (Highway Services, Malew Parish Commissioners, and Manx Utilities) ultimately raised no objections to the application.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionGiven the previous application was approved, the principle of development has been set. The proposed layout is not materially different to what was previously approved therefore no objection.; Recommendation: DNO.
Conditions requested: attach a section 109a for the necessary amendments to kerbs as part of the parking spaces and access that front onto Colas Drive
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMalew Parish Commissioners have no objection the following Planning Applications.
Manx Utilities
No CommentManx Utilities have no comments to issue on either of the 2 planning applications.
