7 November 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Unit 17, Tromode Estate, Carrs Lane, Tromode, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4rg
The proposal was for a new industrial building on the last significant undeveloped plot within Tromode Industrial Estate, to be split 50% for warehousing/trade sales of janitorial goods and 50% for car sales showroom, with associated hardstanding and parking.
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The principle of an industrial unit was acceptable in the light industrial zoned estate. Both proposed uses (warehousing/trade sales and car sales) were deemed appropriate as the estate's uses were di…
Policy O/I/P/3 of Onchan Plan
Requires land designated for industry to be used for light industrial purposes as defined in 1982 Development Plan Order (processes suitable for residential areas without amenity detriment). Officer noted zoning but found retail exception justified by emerging Strategic Plan and estate diversity; car sales not light industrial but acceptable per higher policy weight.
Industrial land retailing exceptions
On industrial land, permits retailing only if items cannot reasonably be sold from town centre due to size/nature and no detriment to town centre vitality. Officer applied this to car sales (not town centre retail) and janitorial trade sales, giving significant weight post-public inquiry Inspector acceptance.
Time limit for commencement
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Time limit for implementation
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Approved plans
This approval relates to drawing no.s 55/0/1, 55/30/3A, 55/30/4A and 55/30/5 date stamped the 26th September 2006.
Use restriction
Unless approved by a subsequent planning application the use of the building shall be for 50% warehousing and trade sales and 50% car sales.
Vehicle repair restriction
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 application site.
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