18 June 2013 · Planning Committee
Unit 22, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qr
The proposal involves changing the use of Units 22 and 24 at Spring Valley Industrial Estate in Douglas from warehouse and manufacturing (one unit vacant, the other occupied by shaving brush manufacturer) to primarily warehousing/storage (369.7 sqm) with a showroom/display/sales area (153.1 sqm) for bulky automotive an…
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The officer noted the site is in an industrial area where local policies (2.4, 2.5) ban retail, but Strategic Plan Business Policy 5 permits retailing on industrial land if items could not reasonably …
Braddan Local Plan Policy 2.4
Local plan policy bans retail in Braddan Parish except for neighbourhood requirements. Site in Braddan but officer prioritised strategic policies over this local restriction.
Braddan Local Plan Policy 2.5
Local plan bans retail or conversion to retail in industrial areas. Officer acknowledged conflict but found strategic Business Policy 5 outweighed this.
General Policy 2
Requires development to accord with zoning and respect surroundings, amenity, highways, etc. Proposal fits industrial zoning for main use with no adverse impacts noted.
All new retail development (excepting neighbourhood shops and those instances identified in Business Policy 5) sited within the town and village centr
New retail must be in town centres except per Business Policy 5. Officer applied exception for this ancillary retail.
Business Policy 1
Encourages employment growth if according with policies. Proposal supports 16 jobs and local wholesaling.
Business Policy 5
On industrial land, permits storage/distribution and limited retailing for bulky goods not reasonably sold in town centres if no detriment to centres. Key policy: majority use storage, items bulky/specialist (e.g. tool boxes, cranes), existing similar operations mean negligible town centre impact.
new retail provision at a scale appropriate. Major retail development proposals to be supported by Retail Impact Assessment
Supports retail in existing areas without adverse effect on adjacent areas. No Retail Impact Assessment needed as not major.
Business Policy 10
Retail only in centres except per BP5. Exception applied here.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans HLK/11/0103 1, HLK/13/0109 2, HLK/13/0109 3 and HLK/11/0103 5 received on 12th April 2013.
Car parking retention
The car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be kept available at all times for their respective purposes.
Use restriction
The building shall only be used for the purpose identified on drawing number HLK/11/0103 5 date stamped 12th April 2013. No part of the building shall be used for a different purpose unless written consent of the Planning Authority has been first obtained.
Showroom products restriction
The showroom shall only be used for the display and sale of spark plugs, filters, cylinder heads, drive belts, clutches, brakes and batteries, powertools, air tools, compressors, generators, grinders, tool boxes, engine cranes, jacks & lifts, number plates, wheel trims, car mats, bulbs, exhausts, shelving, paint, sealants, adhesives, car accessories, hand tools, motor oils and valeting products.
no comment
do not oppose; primary use industrial with sales related to warehouse/storage; parking meets 1 space per 30sqm net floorspace industrial standards while retaining loading access; meets highway standards and policies
