2 May 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Unit 18a, Snugborough Trading Estate, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4lg
A&D Properties applied to build a 13.2m long, 10m wide, 6.4m high mono-pitch canopy structure clad in brown profiled metal sheeting, attached to Unit 17 and extending between Units 17 and 18A on an industrial trading estate.
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The officer assessed the principle of the canopy as acceptable because it falls within the site's established commercial/industrial use, enhances loading functionality by enabling continuous operation…
General Policy 2
Requires consideration of development control factors including principle of use, visual amenity, highway safety, and neighbouring amenity. The officer tested the canopy against GP2 (b) & (c) for approved site use, finding it compliant as an extension enhancing commercial functionality without harm to amenities or highways.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires adherence to local character and distinctiveness. The proposal matched industrial area's common structures and existing unit aesthetics.
Transport Policy 7
Covers parking provisions and highway safety (with Appendix A.7.6). No changes to parking or safety impacts confirmed by Highways consultee.
Community Policy 7
Designing out crime and anti-social behaviour. No new confined spaces created for hideouts.
Community Policy 10
Proper access for firefighting appliances. Rear fire door ensures access.
Community Policy 11
Prevention of fire outbreak and spread. Scheme aligns without issues.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
no objection to the application
Highway Services HDC and Braddan Commissioners both raised no objections to application 23/01504/B, with Highways confirming no significant negative highway impacts in initial and updated reviews.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking.; Highways HDC has reviewed the updated information for application 23/01504/B dated 21 Mar 2024 online and have no further comments to make.
Braddan Commissioners
No ObjectionBraddan Commissioners considered both planning applications below at their board meeting on 11 January 2024 and I can advise that they had no objection to PA23/01504/B
Braddan Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners considered the following planning applications at their meeting on 9 April 2024 and I can confirm that they had no objection to either of them.; PA23/01504/B - Creation of a covered loading/unloading & marshalling area - Land between units 17 & 18A Snugborough Trading Estate, Union Mills, Braddan, IM4 4LH
