3 September 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
B & Q Plc, 35, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qt
The proposal involves erecting a portal-framed canopy structure measuring 20m x 20m with an eaves height of 5.5m and ridge height of 9.1m, clad in goose wing grey corrugated sheeting, to provide covered storage in the existing rear service yard of the B&Q retail unit.
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The officer assessed the principle of development under Business Policy 5, concluding it is acceptable as the storage structure provides weather cover for goods incidental to the existing retail use w…
Business Policy 5
BP5 limits retail on industrial sites to storage and distribution. The officer assessed the canopy as providing covered storage incidental to the existing retail use without expanding retailing or altering storage/manoeuvrability, thus compliant in an industrial-designated area per Area Plan for the East 2020.
General Policy 2
GP2 (b,c,g) addresses general development considerations including visual impact, character, and amenity. The structure matches the host building's proportions and materials; its slightly higher ridge is not harmful as it is at the roof peak and fits the industrial context, with no detrimental effect on neighbouring units.
Business Policy 1
BP1 concerns creation of employment opportunities. Referenced in principle assessment alongside BP5, as the storage supports the existing commercial operations.
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.
do not object
do not object
Highway Services HDC and Braddan Commissioners both have no objection to application 24/00665/B for an external canopy at B&Q service yard.
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 as there will be suitable remaining service yead available for large vehicles to maneuverer into/out of the site safely.
Braddan Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners discussed the following planning application at their meeting yesterday and I can confirm that they had no objection to it.; PA24/00665/B - B&Q, Unit 35, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Isle Of Man, IM2 2QT - Erection of an external canopy to existing service yard
