9 October 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Sailmaker House, Carrs Lane, Tromode, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qb
The proposal seeks retrospective permission to use an existing industrial unit in Tromode Industrial Estate for vehicle hire (85%), sales (10%) and repairs (5%). The site is within an area zoned for light industrial use under the Onchan Local Plan.
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 officer noted the estate's increasing diversity of uses, ranging from car body repairs to furniture sales, making the principle of vehicle hire, sales and repair acceptable within the light indust…
Policy O/I/P/3 of Onchan Plan
Policy designates land for light industrial purposes as defined in the 1982 Development Plan Order, meaning processes/machinery suitable for residential areas without detriment from noise, vibration, etc. The officer assessed the vehicle hire/sales/repair use (85/10/5 split) as compatible given estate diversification and no observed impacts, overcoming prior retail refusals by fitting light industrial parameters.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 272/24/2 rev. B and 55/32/1 date stamped the 21st August 2006.
Repair limitation
Unless approved by a subsequent planning application the repair of vehicles within the application site is hereby limited to vehicles that are to be either rented or sold from the site.
Approve for planning purposes subject to condition: 'Use to be as description only. No approval to be inferred for car sales as the main usage.'
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 06/01471/C with generally supportive comments, recommending approval subject to specific conditions on usage, access, fire safety, and noting a separate appeal context for Drainage Division.
Key concern: Japanese Knot Weed on site requiring DAFF Wildlife advice
Drainage Division
No CommentAs the proposed industrial unit is adjacent to a millrace, the developer is required to obtain permission under the Land Drainage Act 1934 prior to any work commencing on site.; The Developer should be aware that there is Japanese Knot Weed on the site and advice should be sought from DAFF Wildlife on the safe treatment and disposal of this plant.; In the event that this application is approved I would be grateful if these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
Conditions requested: developer to obtain permission under the Land Drainage Act 1934 prior to work commencing; discuss foul and surface water drainage with Onchan Commissioners; advice from DAFF Wildlife on Japanese Knotweed treatment and disposal to be incorporated in approval notice
Onchan District Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes subject to the following condition:- “Use to be as description only. No approval to be inferred for car sales as the main usage.”
Conditions requested: Use to be as description only. No approval to be inferred for car sales as the main usage.
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionEntrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user. All reception counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users. Where public toilet facilities are provided this should include the provision of a disabled toilet.
Conditions requested: Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; All reception counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users.; Where public toilet facilities are provided this should include the provision of a disabled toilet.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentAdvise the Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department to discuss the general Fire Precautions contained within this Application.
Conditions requested: Advise the Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department to discuss the general Fire Precautions
