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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 Miss Val Lloyd The Design Studio 76 Summerhill Road Onchan IM3 1NH 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 Mannin Retail Ltd, Ref 24/00896/B, for the Redevelopment of the site to create 2 retail units and 2 light industrial units, including relocation of the existing forecourt canopy and pumps. at Ballasalla Airport Garage Douglas Road Ballasalla Isle Of Man IM9 2AN . 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 access arrangements, including visibility splays, vehicular and pedestrian access, and the one-way entrance and exit points from Douglas Road, shall be provided in accordance with Drawing No. 23003 05 Rev A prior to the first use of the development. These arrangements shall be retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure safe access to and from the site, in accordance with Transport Policies 4, 6, and 7, and General Policy 2. 3. The car parking spaces, including mobility impaired spaces and EV charging spaces, shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans prior to the first use of the development and shall be retained for parking purposes thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate parking provision for the development, in accordance with Transport Policy 7 and General Policy 2.
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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 4. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved flood risk statement and drainage strategy. The surface water drainage system shall be implemented prior to the first use of the development and shall be maintained thereafter. Reason: To ensure the site is adequately drained and to prevent flooding, in accordance with Environment Policies 10 and 13. 5. Prior to the installation of any solar panels, a glint and glare assessment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved assessment and retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the solar installation does not adversely affect aviation safety, in accordance with Environment Policy 22. 6. The retail floor space for the Spar food store shall be limited to 485sqm GFA (internal), and the second retail unit shall be limited to 89sqm GFA. Any future expansions beyond these specified limits shall be subject to further planning approval. There shall be no installation of mezzanine floors. Reason: To prevent overconcentration of retail facilities in the area and support the vitality and viability of nearby town centres and local village retail floorspace. 7. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), the Units shall not be used other than as stated below: o Spar Shop - Class 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 o Unit 2 - Class 1.1 o Light Industrial Units - Class 2.1 Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and any alternative uses within the same Use Class will require further consideration. 8. The operational hours for the retail units and light industry facilities shall be restricted to between 0630am to 2200 Monday to Saturday and 0800 - 2200 on Sundays. Reason: To minimize potential disturbances to the local community and promote a high quality of life for residents. 9. Prior to the commencement of development, a Maintenance Plan for the proposed attenuation tank, adhering to the principles outlined in CIRIA C753 'The SUDS Manual,' shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The Maintenance Plan shall include, at a minimum: 1. A schedule for regular inspections and sediment removal, specifying the frequency. 2. Details of access arrangements for maintenance vehicles and personnel. The approved Maintenance Plan shall be implemented in full. A record of sediment removal shall be retained and made available to the Department upon request. Reason: To ensure the effective operation of the attenuation tank and mitigate flood risk. This approval relates to the following documents and plans:
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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE 1. Correspondence Between Agent and Airport Authority - 13 Feb 2025 2. Road Safety Audit 3. Flood Risk Statement 4. Bywater Sump Information 5. Design Report 6. Energy Cost Report 7. Drainage Statement 8. Road Safety Audit Designers' Response 9. Planning And Retail Statement DRAWINGS (Drg.) 1. Drg. 01: Location Plan 2. Drg. 02: Existing Site Plan 3. Drg. 03: Existing Elevations 4. Drg. 04: Street Elevation 5. Drg. 05 Rev A: Proposed Site Plan 6. Drg. 06: Proposed Plan 7. Drg. 07: Proposed Elevations 8. Drg. 08: Proposed Visibility Splay 9. Drg. 24-015-01A: Drainage Plan 10. Drg. 24-015-02: Surface Water Plan 11. Drg. IST23026: Jet Wash Plans and Elevations ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. 3D Image 2 2. 3D Image 3. Car Wash 4. K2 Systems Solar Information 5. Cover Letter - 13 Aug 2024 6. Istobal Water Treatment Information This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) While the proposed increase in retail floor area conflicts with the site's industrial zoning, the site has an extant use for retail purposes. The proposal also enhances the site's character and appearance, provides sufficient parking, improves access, and incorporates effective drainage and flood risk management measures. The development aligns with General Policy 2; Strategic Policies 1, 2, 5, and 10; Environment Policies 4 and 5; and Transport Policies 1, 4, 6, and 7. Additionally, it supports economic growth by generating 33 additional full-time jobs, aligning with the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the Economic Strategy, and the "Our Island Plan." Given these considerations, the development is recommended for approval as it would not have significant adverse impacts on public or private amenities, or highway safety. Date of Issue: 9th April 2025 J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control
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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 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/online- applications/) 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
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