15 June 2004 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (on appeal)
Field 434025 (Formerly 2925) Douglas Road Castletown Isle Of Man
The proposal sought to extend a previous temporary permission (granted on appeal in 2002 under 01/01069B until June 2004) for vehicle storage on Field 2925, an open meadow behind the Ocean Ford car dealership on Douglas Road, Castletown.
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The Planning Committee refused the extension because 'the applicant has not adequately demonstrated the steps taken to relocate the business, this being the basis on which the temporary approval was g…
Predominantly Residential zoning
Site designated Open Space/Agricultural in adopted 1990/1991 Castletown Local Plan and draft revised plan; commercial vehicle storage considered inappropriate. Temporary exception justified on appeal due to business needs but not for permanent/long-term to avoid prejudicing future Local Plan review.
Time limit and restoration
The change of use hereby permitted shall be discontinued and the land restored to its former condition on or before 1st March 2008 in accordance with a scheme of work which must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Committee prior to the 1st of March 2007.
no views, no adverse traffic impacts
strong support for temporary or permanent use to retain main dealer, benefits from reduced congestion, improved forecourt appearance
