19 December 2006 · Planning Committee
Land At, Ronaldsway Industrial Estate, Ronaldsway, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ry
The proposal seeks approval in principle for developing an undeveloped site within the Ronaldsway Industrial Estate into a Science and Technology Park, incorporating light industry, storage, research and development, internet hosting, data storage, and supporting office and car parking uses.
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The site is designated for industrial use under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982, making light industry and storage acceptable, with computer-related uses deemed compatibl…
Industry designation (Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982)
The site lies within an area designated as Industry, making light industry, storage and compatible technological uses acceptable in principle. The officer assessed that computer-related activities fit comfortably within an industrial area and would upgrade the estate with smarter buildings. No tension noted as proposal aligns with zoning.
Time limit for reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Permitted uses
This permission relates to the principle of the development of the area defined in red on plan reference 1077-00 received on 7th September, 2006 for all or some of the following purposes: light industry, storage, research and development, internet hosting and related computer services, car parking and office use which supports or provides for any of the above uses which are carried out on the site.
Pedestrian access risk assessment
The application for reserved matters must include a full risk assessment regarding access to the site, particularly pedestrian and public transport access thereto. Such assessment should be undertaken in consultation with the Department of Transport.
Car parking standards
The application for reserved matters must demonstrate that adequate car parking is available on the site to service the development. Such parking must be provided in accordance with the following standards: light industry, research and development - 1 space per 30 square metres gross floorspace; storage and distribution - 1 space per 100 square metres gross floorspace. In addition to the above, the application for reserved matters must include clarification of the amount of staff likely to be generated by other uses not referred to above and the resultant requirement for on-site car parking.
Electrical services
The application for reserved matters must include an accurate illustration of the position of any electrical services (underground cables or overhead lines) and methods of dealing with such services including re-routing if necessary. Liaison with the Manx Electricity Authority is recommended.
Surface water drainage
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
no objection to this Planning Application
Do Not Oppose Subject to the imposition of the following conditions: off street parking provision must comply with the office usage requirement in the strategic plan; access/egress routes for pedestrian traffic to the bus services on the A5 and airport must be risk assessed
No Objection in principle subject to conditions on connection to public foul and surface water sewers, no surface water to foul sewer, and discussion of surface water attenuation
provision should include designated disabled parking places; entrance accessible to wheelchair users; reception counters suitable for wheelchair users; disabled toilet if public facilities provided; lift if multi-level; advice recommended
Multiple statutory consultees including utilities, highways, drainage, parish, and disability access provided responses to the approval in principle application for a Science and Technology Park at Ronaldsway Industrial Estate, with all expressing no objection subject to various conditions related to infrastructure, access, parking, and drainage.
Key concern: Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application. Please contact Anthony Kinrade or Ian Horsey...
Conditions requested: Applicant must contact the Authority; Contact Anthony Kinrade or Ian Horsey, Operations and Maintenance Dept, Network Services, Manx Electricity Authority, (Tel. 687705) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents, (Tel. 687766), before any work is carried out on site; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6
Department of Transport Highway Division
Conditional No ObjectionYou will recall the planning committee discussed the lack of a pedestrian crossing facility on the A5...; the access/egress rote for pedestrian traffic to the bus services on the A5 and the airport must be risk assessed...
Conditions requested: Pedestrian access to the site should conditioned to ensure it is dealt with by the applicant at the detailed planning application stage; The access/egress routes for pedestrian traffic to the bus services on the A5 and airport must be risk assessed to ensure this mode of transport is encouraged for staff and visitors
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...
Conditions requested: 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; For connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required, the applicant should contact the IoMWA Planning and Projects Section, tel. 69 59 58
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle to the proposed development subject to the following conditions:-
Conditions requested: The proposed Science & Technology Park must be connected to the public foul & surface water sewers; The Drainage Division recommends that the applicant submits drainage proposals to the Division for consideration prior to any detailed planning application being submitted; There must be NO discharge of surface water from the proposed development to any foul drainage systems; The applicant is requested to discuss the need for surface water attenuation from the proposed development with the Drainage Division once detailed site plans have been proposed; Communication Fees will be payable to the Department of Transport in respect of any proposed building within the Development being connected to the public drainage system
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionSize of Car Park | Number of Disabled spaces: Up to 200 spaces | 5% of car park (min 3 spaces); Over 200 spaces | 4% of car park plus 4 spaces
Conditions requested: Where parking is included, provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places in line with the table below; 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; Where the building is over more than one level then a lift should be provided of sufficient dimensions as to allow an unassisted wheelchair user to enter, turn around and use the controls; Where auditorium seating is provided then a number of spaces should be available in different places for wheelchair users; Auditoriums should be fitted with a sound induction, infrared or other appropriate system to assist those with hearing impairment
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners wish to notify you that they have no objection to this Planning Application
