1 September 2005 · Planning Committee on Review
Unit 4 B, Middle River Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1al
The proposal was for two light industrial units on an undeveloped plot within an existing industrial estate in Douglas. The initial application lacked detailed plans showing access for large vehicles, parking, and turning areas, leading to refusal by the Planning Committee on 19 August 2005.
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The initial refusal on 19 August 2005 was due to 'insufficient information to enable a full proper assessment; in particular, there needs to be an accurate, 1:200 layout plan of the site demonstrating…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Use restriction
The proposed units may be used only for light industrial purposes.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the amended layout drawing No. 05/3031/3 (a) showing the access lane 7.3m wide and the provision of 18 parking spaces.
Parking provision
The parking spaces must be completed and available for use prior to the units being occupied.
no objection to the proposals
no requirement to appear at review hearing provided previous observations considered
No Adverse Traffic Impact
DOT Highways initially objected due to inadequate access width and parking but later issued no objection after amendments provided 18 parking spaces; IoM Water Authority requested a condition for water connection contact; Douglas Borough Council had no objection; Fire Service required consultation on fire precautions.
Key concern: The width of the proposed access drive does not permit safe access/egress by vehicles
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below
DOT Highways Division
ObjectionThe width of the proposed access drive does not permit safe access/egress by vehicles.; There are no/insufficient details given of parking and access requirements to evaluate the application.
DOT Highways Division
ObjectionFor a light industrial use one parking space should be allocated for every 50 square metres of gross floor space resulting in the requirement for twenty car parking spaces on this development.
DOT Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Adverse Traffic Impact.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH REGARD TO THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THESE PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL UNITS.
Conditions requested: ARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH REGARD TO THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THESE PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL UNITS
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionI do not wish to add to the comments already submitted on behalf of Douglas Corporation.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
No CommentI do not require to appear at the review hearing provided that the previously submitted written observations made on my behalf are taken into consideration by the Planning Committee.
