13 August 2025 · Planning Committee
Street Record, D22, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hl
The proposal involves demolishing the existing 1.4m x 1.4m x 2m high toilet unit in Glen Mooar Car Park and replacing it with a new unit measuring 2.75m wide, 1.95m deep and 2.2m high, featuring a flat roof, metallic grey sheet walls, metal door and glazed panels.
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The proposal was approved because it is an improvement to an existing facility in the same location, utilising existing services including septic tank and drainage, which accords with Strategic Policy…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires development to optimise previously developed land, ensure efficient site use and utilise existing facilities. The officer assessed that replacing the existing toilet in the same spot using current septic tank and drainage meets these aims, despite the site being outside settlement boundaries.
General Policy 2
Sets general principles including respecting surroundings (b), no adverse landscape impact (c), no harm to wildlife/water (d), no sea view obstruction (e), incorporating topography (f), service provision (i), designing out crime (m). Officer found compliance due to same position minimising change, topography screening the modest scale increase, similar materials, maintained services and metal construction.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside outside settlements unless overriding need. Assessed as compliant given negligible impacts in car park context with no adverse countryside harm.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value unless no harm or essential location. The replacement in existing position causes minimal harm due to limited visibility, justifying approval.
Strategic Policy 4
(c) prohibits unacceptable environmental pollution. No issues with septic tank or concrete base in hard-surfaced car park.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits harm from pollution including water/groundwater. Existing services maintained with EPU no objection after septic details provided.
Community Policy 7
Requires design to prevent crime/anti-social behaviour. Metal surfaces protect against vandalism/fire.
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
