Decision Notice

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to APPROVE an application by Elliott Storage, Ref 25/90580/B, for the Erection of two-storey self-storage facility of 122 storage containers at Land Adj. To Salt Barn Balthane Industrial Estate Ballasalla Isle Of Man IM9 2AF .

Any conditions or notes which apply to the approval are set out below. This approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final (see guidance notes).

• 1. 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.

• 2. The storage containers hereby approved shall be finished in a uniform recessive colour (e.g. dark green or grey) and shall retain their corrugated metal profile. The perimeter fencing shall be coloured dark green (similar to the adjoining fencing on the southeastern boundary of the broader site area) and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To ensure visual integration with the industrial context and to comply with Strategic Policy 5 and General Policy 2(b) and (f).

• 3. The landscaping scheme shown on the approved plans, including the planting of 33 shrubs, 4 Field Maple trees, and the formation of a mixed native hedge, shall be implemented in full prior to first use of the development and maintained thereafter.

Any trees, hedging, or shrubs planted as part of the scheme that die, are removed, or, in the opinion of the Department, become seriously damaged or diseased within five years of planting shall be replaced as is reasonably practicable or in the next planting season with species of similar size, type, and number, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Department.

Reason: To mitigate visual impact, enhance biodiversity, and comply with Environment Policy 4 and General Policy 2(d).

• 4. No external lighting shall be installed unless in full accordance with the approved lighting plans DWG 107 Rev A (Ground Floor Lighting Plan) and DWG 108 Rev A (First Floor Lighting Plan), submitted on 21 August 2025.

The lighting shall be installed prior to first use of the development and retained as such thereafter. All lighting shall comply with the Bat Conservation Trust and Institute of Lighting Professionals Guidance Note 8/23 (2023).

Reason: To avoid and mitigate ecological impacts, safeguard visual amenity, and ensure compliance with Environment Policy 5 and General Policy 2(g).

• 5. Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved, the bird and bat mitigation measures shall be fully implemented in accordance with the approved plans DWG 103 Rev B (Front & Rear Elevation), DWG 104 Rev B (Northwest Elevation), and DWG 105 Rev B (Southeast Elevation), all dated 21 August 2025. The bat and bird boxes shall be retained thereafter and maintained in good condition.

Reason: To ensure adequate safeguards for ecological species and to enhance biodiversity in accordance with Strategic Policy 4 and Environment Policies 4 and 5.

• 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019, the use hereby approved shall be limited to self-storage only. No retailing, skip transfer, or storage of dangerous goods, coal, or other nuisance-generating materials shall take place.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses in accordance with General Policy 2(g) and Strategic Policy 7.

• 7. No items of machinery, equipment, or other goods shall be stored outside of the approved containers.

Reason: To safeguard visual amenity and prevent operational creep in accordance with General Policy 2(f).

• 8. In the event that the development hereby approved are not used or required for storage purposes for a period exceeding 12 months, the storage containers hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 18 months of its last use.

Reason: This approval has been exceptionally approved solely to meet the storage need and its subsequent retention if left abandoned could result in an unwarranted visual impact.

• 9. Prior to the first use of the development, the access, visibility splays, and all parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans (Drawing No. 101 Rev C). Once provided, these areas shall be permanently retained for their intended purpose.

The 21 parking spaces shown on the approved Site Plan shall be kept available for customer parking associated with the approved use at all times and shall not be used for overnight vehicle storage (defined as between 22:00 and 06:00) or for any other purpose.

Reason: To ensure the provision and retention of adequate access, parking and turning facilities in the interests of road safety and operational efficiency, in accordance with Transport Policy 7 and General Policy 2(h).

• 10. Prior to the first use of the development, a detailed scheme for the design, specification, and layout of removable bollards and ground markings to prevent vehicular access to container corridors and to guide safe vehicle movement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The approved measures shall be installed in the positions shown on the approved plans (Drawing No. 101 Rev C) prior to first use and shall thereafter be retained and maintained in good condition for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: To ensure safe internal circulation and compliance with Transport Policy 4 and General Policy 2(i).

• 11. No above ground floor development shall commence until a detailed surface water drainage scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The scheme shall demonstrate how surface water will be managed within the site without increasing flood risk elsewhere. The approved drainage scheme shall be implemented in full prior to the first use of the development and shall thereafter be retained and maintained in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure appropriate drainage and compliance with Environment Policy 10 and General Policy 2(l).

• 12. Prior to the Units being brought into use, full details of the bin storage and recycling collection points shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The approved facilities shall be provided before first occupation and permanently retained thereafter solely for refuse and recycling storage.

Reason: To ensure adequate provision for waste storage in the interests of the appearance of the development and the amenities of the area, in accordance with Strategic Policy 5 and General Policy 2(b, c and g).

This decision relates to the following amended and original plans and documents: Drawings

• 1. Dwg. 099 - Location Plan / Site Plan (submitted 18 June 2025)
• 2. Dwg. 100 - Existing Site Plan (submitted 18 June 2025)
• 3. Dwg. 101 - Ground Floor Plan (Rev C - submitted 21 August 2025)
• 4. Dwg. 102 - First Floor Plan (Rev C - submitted 21 August 2025)
• 5. Dwg. 103 - Front & Rear Elevation (Rev B - submitted 21 August 2025)
• 6. Dwg. 104 - North West Elevation (Rev B - submitted 21 August 2025)
• 7. Dwg. 105 - South East Elevation (Rev B - submitted 21 August 2025)
• 8. Dwg. 107 - Ground Floor Lighting Plan (Rev A - submitted 21 August 2025)
• 9. Dwg. 108 - First Floor Lighting Plan (Rev A - submitted 21 August 2025) Documents
• 10. Cover Letter (submitted 18 June 2025)
• 11. Planning Statement (submitted 18 June 2025)
• 12. Appendix B - Traffic Movements for Self-Storage UK (submitted 18 June 2025)
• 13. Agent's Covering Letter (submitted 21 August 2025)

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The development is considered acceptable as it accords with the statutory development plan and delivers an employment-related use on land specifically zoned for industrial purposes. It

satisfies Strategic Policies SP1, SP2, SP6, and SP7 by making efficient use of safeguarded employment land within an identified settlement, reducing pressure for development elsewhere. The proposal supports economic activity and is compatible with the established industrial context, meeting the design and integration requirements of General Policy 2(b), (c), (f) and the Area Plan's Landscape Proposal 19. Highways and parking arrangements comply with TP4, TP7, SP10, and GP2(h)-(i), ensuring safe and adequate access and servicing. Drainage safeguards meet EP10 and GP2(l), and biodiversity impacts are mitigated through native planting, wildlife boxes, and lighting controls, consistent with SP4, EP4, and EP5. Subject to conditions securing these measures, the scheme is considered to fully accord with the development plan.

Date of Issue: 30th October 2025

A MORGAN Interim Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note

This decision was made by the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority delegated to it.

This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation.

A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/onlineapplications/)

Implementation A determination to grant planning approval does not have effect —

•  if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or
•  if no appeal is submitted, but there are potential appellants in addition to the applicant, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice).

Development must be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and any attached conditions (irrespective of any changes that may separately be requested at the Building Control stage or by any other Statutory Authority). This approval does not remove the need to also comply with any other relevant legislation.

Any conditions requiring certain works, submissions etc. prior to commencement of development must be fulfilled prior to work starting on site. Failure to adhere to this approval and meet the requirements of all conditions may invalidate this approval or result in formal enforcement action.

Appeal Any appeal can only be made by a person who has been accorded rights to do so, must be in writing, include the appropriate fee and be submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice.

Guidance on how to appeal is available at gov.im/howtoappeal