27 April 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Unit D, Balderton Court, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2aj
The application proposes seven industrial/storage units in a single block on vacant land within Balthane Industrial Estate, comprising six standard units (approx. 7m x 15.7m) and one larger angled unit, with steel frame, blockwork lower walls, insulated panels above, blue aluminium cladding on one elevation, roller shu…
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The principle of the proposal is acceptable as the site is zoned for industrial/business use on the Area Plan for the South, complying with Strategic Policy 6 (employment-generating development on zon…
Strategic Policy 6 - Major employment-generating development
Requires employment-generating development on zoned land considering transport integration. Officer assessed site benefits from integrated transport network and zoning, finding principle acceptable.
Strategic Policy 7
Seeks retention of land zoned for industrial use. Condition restricts to industrial/storage to ensure compliance.
Business Policy 1
Seeks growth of employment opportunities. Proposal offers additional opportunities in zoned area.
Business Policy 2
Requires industrial land to be appropriate for area, near transport/labour/utilities. Site meets criteria in industrial estate.
Business Policy 5
Limits industrial-zoned land to industrial/storage uses. Proposal complies, with condition for Classes 2.3/2.4.
General Policy 2
General development considerations including visual/amenity impacts. Proposal meets standards in industrial context with minimal wider impact.
Transport Policy 7
Addresses highway safety/parking. 20 spaces exceed requirements; layout typical and safe.
Landscape Proposal 19
Requires high quality functional design if visible from A5/steam train at Balthane. Minimal visibility due to screening; in keeping with surroundings.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Use restriction
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), the units hereby approved shall only be used for General industrial (Class 2.3) and/or Storage/distribution (Class 2.4) and for no other purpose at any time. Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and any alternative uses within the same Use Class will require further consideration.
No mezzanine
Notwithstanding the meaning of development in Section 6 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 or any act revoking or re-enacting that Act, no mezzanine floor shall be constructed without a further application for planning approval being submitted and approved. Reason: the parking provision is considered acceptable on the basis of the floor area of the proposed units as shown in the submitted plans and on only one floor of accommodation per unit.
Parking provision
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times. Reason: To ensure that sufficient provision is made for off-street parking and turning of vehicles in the interests of highway safety.
Do not Oppose. (03.12.21)
No issues subject to the standard foul and SW conditions. (14.12.21 & 24.02.22)
Three consultees responded: Highways Division had no opposition, Malew Parish Commissioners had no objection but noted unclear works extent, and Manx Utilities Drainage initially objected due to insufficient information but later had no issues subject to standard conditions.
Key concern: insufficient drainage information supplied within the application to allow MU to technically assess whether the development will adversely affect the existing drainage infrastructure in the area
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised to consider parking for bicycles and vans as well as electric vehicle charging points to aid mode choice and climate change objectives.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners have no objection to planning application 21/01348/B Erection of seven industrial buildings at Balthane Industrial Estate, however it was unclear from the application the extent of the works in regards to the surrounding area up to the estate road.
Manx Utilities Drainage
Objection‘There is insufficient drainage information supplied within the application to allow MU to technically assess whether the development will adversely affect the existing drainage infrastructure in the area’.
Manx Utilities Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionManx Utilities have no issues subject to the standard foul and SW conditions.; The majority of the drainage is already installed (circa 2008) and the new units are the last small phase which is currently located on hardstanding in the area.
Conditions requested: standard foul and SW conditions
