Officer Report

Application No.: 25/10040/AIR Applicant: Kingfisher Ltd Proposal: Information in relation to condition 2 of PA 24/91171/B providing details for the drainage of the driveway area Site Address: Unit 73-77 Balthane Park Balthane Ballasalla Isle Of Man IM9 2AX Planning Assistant: Mrs Charlotte Crowe Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 17.06.2025 Notes for Approval In this instance of the submitted documentation and after consultation with the case officer confirming that they are happy with the level of detail, it is deemed sufficient to achieve the desired outcome and would be considered satisfactory for the planning condition 2 of application 24/91171/B, under the understanding that the development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. ## Plans/Drawings/Information; This decision hereby approved relates to documents and drawings submitted to the Department titled: Application Form, LETTER TO PLANNING TO DISCHARGE CONDITION 2, SITE PLAN AS EXISTING, SITE PLAN AS PROPOSED all recorded as being electronically received on 13.03.2025

Officer’s Report

1.0 Description - 1.1 The proposed application 24/91171/B for the construction of a new Sewage Treatment Works and creation of new vehicular access was approved at appeal on 16.07.2024 subject to 2 conditions, one of which required submission of additional information prior to the commencement of works. - 1.2 This report is specific to Condition (2) which the applicants are seeking to satisfy. - 1.3 Specific wording of the condition is as follows: Prior to commencement, details for the drainage of the driveway shall be approved in writing by the Department. The drainage solution shall be installed according to the approved details and retained thereafter. REASON: in the interest of protecting highway drainage.

2.0 Proposal - 2.1 The applicants have submitted details in relation to the surface water run-off along with a duly completed AIRC form on the 13.03.2025. - 2.2 Plans have been provided that show the drainage details as existing and proposed. - 2.3 The applicant's agent has highlighted that that there is no proposed alteration to the entrance to the highway that would pose a risk of any discharge of surface water onto the highway. - 2.4 Correspondence between the applicant's agents, the developer and DOI Highways Drainage services has concluded that the increase in area should not be detrimental to the drainage system and should not allow surface water to drain onto the main estate access road.

3.0 Consultation - 3.1 The Department of Infrastructure, Highways Drainage Services were consulted for advice on the satisfaction of condition. The advice received 16.06.2025, after their review of the submitted documents, concludes that they are pleased to confirm that the information satisfies the relevant clauses.

4.0 Recommendation - 4.1 In this instance of the submitted documentation and after consultation with the case officer confirming that they are happy with the level of detail, it is deemed sufficient to achieve the desired outcome and would be considered satisfactory for the planning condition 2 of application 24/91171/B, under the understanding that the development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.

I can confirm that this decision has been made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority afforded to that Officer by the appropriate DEFA Delegation and that in making this decision the Officer has agreed the recommendation in relation to who should be afforded Interested Person Status.

Decision Made : Permitted Date: 18.06.2025 Determining officer

Signed : C BALMER Chris Balmer Principal Planner