22 June 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Mannin Media, Media House, Cronkbourne, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4sb
The proposal involved changing the use of approximately 135sq.m of surplus first floor sales office space within an existing two-storey office building at Media House to general office space for leasing to a small business, with no structural alterations.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The proposed change of use to general offices was considered contrary to Business Policy 7 as the site is zoned Predominantly Industrial, but the officer noted that since the 1991 Braddan Central Loca…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings, provide satisfactory amenity standards including access, parking and manoeuvring, and not adversely affect road safety or traffic flows. The officer assessed that the proposal met these tests due to sufficient on-site parking, minimal visitor increase, and no highways objection. It also did not harm amenity of residents or locality character.
Business Policy 7
Restricts new office space to town centres or specified exceptions like Business Parks for corporate HQ without callers. The proposal technically conflicted as the site is industrial zoned, but was accepted exceptionally due to the area's evolution into a mixed business park and like-for-like nature.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Office use only
The development hereby approved shall be for office use only.
No objection
Do not oppose. Note: Like for like.
