30 March 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Manx Telecom (Engineering), Greenhill Communication Centre, Isle Of Man Business Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qz
The proposal involves siting two flat-roofed, L-shaped temporary site cabins forming a 16.6m by 12.4m rectangle, 6.7m high, near the eastern boundary of the 1.4ha site, over 30m from the estate road and alongside Douglas Borough Council's premises.
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The officer noted that while temporary buildings are seldom welcome, these would be in a non-prominent position viewed from the road, seen behind a metal fence, parked vehicles, and alongside a taller…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land use zoning if it respects siting, scale, design, amenity, access, road safety, and services without prejudicing adjoining land. The officer assessed the temporary cabins as compliant due to their screened location in an industrial business park site, minimal visual impact, and lack of adverse effects on residents or traffic. The shift to data hosting was deemed operational, not a planning issue.
Time limit for commencement
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Temporary removal date
The temporary accommodation hereby approved must be removed from the site no later than 31st March, 2017. Reason: the proposed accommodation is required on a temporary basis only.
do not oppose the application
Braddan Parish Commissioners unanimously resolved they had no objections to application PA15 00176 B among others.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionIt was unanimously resolved that the Commissioners had no objections to the following Planning Applications:; PA15 00176 B - Manx Telecom - Erection of temporary office accommodation - Greenhill Communications Centre Isle of Man Business Park Braddan
