23 March 2011 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005); Decision Notice issued by Mrs C Dudley, Deputy Secretary
Fields 521888 And 521895, Between Isle Of Man Business Park And, Cooil Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qz
The proposal involves constructing a modern three-storey office building providing approximately 945 square metres of net office floorspace for use as corporate headquarters on a 0.41 hectare undeveloped site within the established Isle of Man Business Park.
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The proposed development accords with the land use designation for business park development under the extant 1991 Braddan Parish District Local Plan and Business Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning and Area Plan proposals, respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design/landscaping, without adverse impacts on amenity, highways, habitats, or services. Officer assessed the proposal as compliant given its business park location, similar design to adjoining approvals, acceptable amenity/highway impacts, and inclusion of landscaping.
Business Policy 7
Permits new office floorspace exceptionally on approved Business Parks for Corporate Headquarters without day-to-day callers. Officer confirmed acceptability in principle as the building is for corporate headquarters by a specific end-user not attracting public visitors, aligning with the site's zoning.
Business Policy 8
Requires new office buildings to respect scale/character of adjoining buildings and provide parking per Appendix 7 standards. Proposal's three-storey height and modern design match adjoining approvals; 63 spaces exceed the 1:15 sqm requirement.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking in accordance with current standards (Appendix 7: 1 space per 15 sqm net office floorspace). Proposal provides 24+ spaces against minimum 20, deemed satisfactory.
Transport Policy 8
Requires Transport Assessment for major developments. Accompanied by assessment confirming no detriment to road safety/convenience.
Environment Policy 5 - Mitigation against damage to or loss of habitats
Requires Energy Impact Assessment for developments over 100 sqm. Submitted assessment considered acceptable, meeting policy requirements with measures like low-E windows, exceeding insulation standards, and energy-efficient lighting.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s APL/01 rev. A, APL/04 rev. A, APL/05 rev. A and APL/06 rev. A date stamped the 10th February 2011.
Car parking provision
Prior to the occupation of the building the car parking provision must be set out and capable of use in accordance with drawing no. APL/01 rev. A date stamped the 10th February 2011.
Do not oppose; level of development will not have adverse impact on traffic volumes or safety; no objection
No Objection in Principle subject to connection to public sewer, percolation test for soakaways, no groundwater to foul sewer, and pre-commencement agreement
The Commissioners had no objection
Douglas Borough Council Drainage Services (acting for Isle of Man Sewerage & Water Authority) raised no objection in principle to application 11/00169/B subject to specific drainage connection and soakaway conditions; Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objection.
Douglas Borough Council Drainage Services
Conditional No Objection"No Objection in Principle subject to:-"; "It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses. Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation."
Conditions requested: The proposed office buildings must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Isle of Man Sewerage & Water Authority and on terms and conditions, which must be agreed with Douglas Corporation’s Drainage Section prior to the commencement of any building works.; The soakaway must comply with Part H of the Building Regulation. A necessary percolation test must be undertaken and witnessed by Douglas Corporation Building Control Officer to determine ground suitability, or documentation which supports the suitability for the soakaway option must be provided.; NO groundwater will be permitted into any public foul sewer (either pumped or by gravity); Note: The applicant contractor is required to contact the Douglas Corporation’s Drainage Section, prior to work commencing on site to discuss this proposed connection.; A Communication Fee will be payable to the Department of Transport in respect of this drainage connection.; In the event that this application is approved I should be grateful if these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners had no objection to the following Planning Applications:- ... PA11 00169 - Dandara Commercial Ltd - Erection of office Building - with associated drainage works, car parking and landscaping - Parts of field between Cooil Road and MEA building
