16 July 2013 · Planning Committee
Sat Systems, 26, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ad
The proposal involves converting an unoccupied two-storey former bank building on a corner plot in Kirk Michael village to light industrial and research & development use by Sub Aquatic Technical Systems Ltd, a local company seeking larger premises for their diving equipment manufacturing operations.
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The main issue was whether light industrial and research & development use was appropriate for a building zoned 'Bank' in Kirk Michael Local Plan, within a conservation area.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Identifies Kirk Michael as a Service Village where area plans define boundaries to maintain and increase employment opportunities. Officer assessed the proposal as fitting this by relocating a long-established local business to larger suitable premises in the village, maintaining current employment with potential for growth.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning and plans if it respects site/surroundings, provides amenity standards including parking/access, and avoids adverse impacts on amenity, highways, character. Proposal satisfied as no external changes, adequate parking, no amenity/highway issues, and reuse respects village character.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in conservation areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. No external alterations proposed; conservation officer noted internal historic interest limited to external fabric, which makes positive contribution to Kirk Michael Conservation Area.
Business Policy 1
Encourages growth of employment opportunities if proposals accord with other policies. Officer found the change of use supports local employment by providing corporate HQ for expanding local firm.
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 KMB1, KMB2, KMB4, KMB5, KMB6 and KMB7 all received on 13th June 2013.
Parking completion
Prior to the occupation of the building all car parking spaces as identified on drawing KMB4 are to be completed and retained thereafter for use in association with the use of building.
no traffic management, parking or road safety implications. Parking provision in accordance with IOM Strategic Plan standards.
