04/01947/RApproved

3 December 2004 · Planning Committee

Part retrospective application for the change of use of previous bonded warehouse and unused warehouse areas to general warehousing, proposed use of...

Isle Of Man Breweries Distribution Centre, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1qg

Received20 Sept 2004

Validated23 Sept 2004

Committee2 Dec 2004

Decided3 Dec 2004

2 months

Received20 Sept 2004

Validated23 Sept 2004

Committee2 Dec 2004

Decided3 Dec 2004

2 months

Why was this approved?

change of use to general warehousing acceptable in industrial context
no highway or traffic objections
economic benefits including job preservation and creation
site security and screening via fencing
improved site management and tidiness
planning history of prior approvals for similar uses

The proposal sought part retrospective permission to change the use of a previous bonded warehouse (5000 sq. ft.) and other unused warehouse areas to general warehousing at the Isle of Man Breweries Distribution Centre in Kewaigue, Douglas.

Documents (8)

Block Plan

Site Location Plan and Photos

20 Sept 041pp

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Existing Plan Prior to Part Reorganisation

Proposed Layout

Photos 1

Photos 2

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Decision & Reasoning

Approved3 December 2004

The decision notice confirms approval without detailed reasoning provided in the documents, but the applicant's submission (letter dated 14 September 2004) outlines justifications considered, includin…

Conditions (2)

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Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
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Approved plans
This approval relates to the uses and layouts indicated in the letter dated 14th September 2004 from Messrs Heron and Brearley and on drawings numbered 2004/06/01-06 which are date-stamped 20th September 2004.

Public Comments (2)

SupportDouglas Corporation (Borough Engineer and Surveyor)(statutory consultee)

no objection to the proposals

SupportDoT Highways (Network Planning)(statutory consultee)

no adverse traffic impacts

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Key Information

Reference: 04/01947/R
Decision: Approved
Date: 3 December 2004
Parish: Douglas
Property: 🏢 Commercial
Year: 2004
Type: Retrospective Application
Category: Commercial
Scale: moderate

Property Details

Property Type: commercial
Proposal Type: change of use
Context: industrial

Property Planning History (15)

22/01083/BApproved2022

Construction of 33no light industrial/storage units, alterations to existing infrastructure together with alterations to the existing warehouse and demolition of existing office block

16/00695/BApproved2016

Installation of 3 roller shutters and internal partition

15/01123/BApproved2015

Alterations, internal re-organisation including the installation of a mezzanine floor to provide additional office space, creation of additional windows and doors and provision of additional parking

13/91120/BApproved2013

Creation of an additional ten parking spaces

13/91119/BApproved2013

Alterations including creation of roller shutter openings and regrading of existing hard standing to create level access

08/01104/BApproved2008

Erection of smoking shelter (comprising an amendment to the development approved under 08/00446/B)

08/00446/BApproved2008

Erection of smoking shelter

07/00445/BApproved2007

Erection of additional security fencing to match existing

06/01344/BApproved2006

Removal of existing oil storage tanks and installation of three new tanks and associated works

AP05/2694Approved2005

Appeal against refusal for the erection of an extension to the front of the warehouse and construction of a new car-park to front of proposed extension and construction of a lorry park to rear of site

Why was this approved?

change of use to general warehousing acceptable in industrial context

no highway or traffic objections

economic benefits including job preservation and creation

site security and screening via fencing

improved site management and tidiness

planning history of prior approvals for similar uses

Conditions (2)

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 uses and layouts indicated in the letter dated 14th September 2004 from Messrs Heron and Brearley and on drawings numbered 2004/06/01-06 which are date-stamped 20th September 2004.