23 July 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Iom Post Office Customer Care Centre 2, Post Office Headquarters, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2fd
The proposal involves erecting a canopy measuring 36.5m long, 10.3m wide, and 6.3m high over the existing hardstanding loading bay at the Post Office Headquarters, a modern low-profile sheeted building in an industrial estate.
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The proposed canopy falls within the established industrial use of the site, enhancing the parcel distribution depot's functionality without increasing staff numbers, compliant with GP2(b) and (c).
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in line with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not harm landscape/townscape character, resident amenity, or locality; provides safe access/parking; and avoids road safety issues. The officer assessed the canopy against criteria b, c, g, h, i: it matches existing building scale/design, is barely visible in industrial context, enhances functionality without amenity or highway harm. No tensions noted as proposal aligns fully with industrial 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.
no objections (assumed from lack of comment)
no objections (assumed from lack of comment)
no objections (assumed from lack of comment)
