28 October 2003 · Planning Committee
Landlords Supply, Units 1-12, Harmat Court, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2aj
The proposal involved constructing a new industrial factory/warehouse building with ancillary office and staff facilities (total floor area approximately 2237 m²), car parking, loading areas and an MEA substation on a vacant site within Balthane Industrial Estate.
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The proposal was considered acceptable as it was located within Balthane Industrial Estate, an area designated for industrial development, and would accommodate a high-tech injection moulding business…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the following plans: location/site plan, M105, WL/867/2b, submitted as part of this application.
No surface water to foul sewer
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
Surface water spillway
The proposed surface water discharge to the watercourse must be via a spillway; the applicant is advised to contact the Drainage Division of the Department of Transport with regard to the design of such a spillway.
Dry industrial use only
The use of the unit hereby approved is restricted to dry industrial processes only.
Pre-occupation parking
Prior to the occupation of the unit, the car parking and loading area must be laid out and available for that purpose.
no objection to this Planning Application
full support and backing of the DTI for high-tech injection moulding business with substantial benefits to IOM
no adverse traffic impacts, subject to conditions
no objection in principle subject to conditions on foul sewer connection, no surface water to foul, spillway design etc.
DOT Drainage initially requested deferral due to surface water capacity issues but later issued no objection subject to multiple drainage conditions; DOT Highways requested deferral then no objection with highway conditions; Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service raised fire safety …
Key concern: public surface water system within Balthane Industrial Estate is currently at capacity
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION In principle subject to:; All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport's "Manx Sewers for Adoption"
Conditions requested: The proposed development must be connected to the public foul sewer in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division and on terms and conditions, which must be agreed with the Division PRIOR to the commencement of any building works. All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport's "Manx Sewers for Adoption" and all necessary inspections/ surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer's expense.; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s); The proposed surface water discharge to the watercourse must be via a spillway, which must be constructed to Drainage Division specifications.; The use of the proposed units must be restricted to dry industrial processes only. The only discharges, which will be accommodated in the public foul sewer at this time, are domestic (only) sewage from WCs and canteens.; Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation.; The necessary permission must be obtained from the landowner for the discharge of surface water into the watercourse (including the construction of the spillway).; Existing foul and surface water drains cross the proposed development site, the applicant is advised to consult with the Division regarding the abandoning of these prior to works commencing on site.
Department of Transport Drainage Division
ObjectionThe Division will not approve any additional discharge of surface water into it.; The Division requests that any decision on this planning application be deferred
Department of Transport Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts, subject to the imposition of the following conditions; In the interest of road safety
Conditions requested: The unit shall not be occupied until the hardstanding forming the turning area and parking has been completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority after consultation with the Highway Authority.; No water or contaminants from the site shall be permitted to flow or be tracked by vehicle wheels on to the estate road.; The landscaped verge shall be maintained at all times to a height not exceeding 1.05 metres above road level.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No CommentDefer for further consideration of highway and traffic issues.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentAgreement has been reached on the required fire safety requirements for this type of premises. Therefore, we wish to withdraw our application for a planning review.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionArchitect to consult with fire safety department if approved as building will require sprinklers due to the cubic area of building
Conditions requested: Architect to consult with fire safety department if approved
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners wish to notify you that they continue to have no objection to this Planning Application
