11 October 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Land On, Ronaldsway Industrial Estate, Ronaldsway, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2aw
The proposal involved building a single-storey industrial unit measuring 32.5m long by 13-16m wide with a 7m ridge height, including factory/warehouse space (355 sq.m) and 5 offices/showroom, finished in grey sheeting with red piping, plus associated car parking (amended to 13 spaces).
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The officer confirmed the principle of industrial development is acceptable as the site is designated 'Existing Industrial' under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982.
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
The policy designates the site for industrial use. The officer assessed the proposal as fully compliant in principle, with no conflicts raised. Specific aspects tested were building form, siting and visual impact in industrial context.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the erection of an industrial building and associated car parking all as shown in drawings 5276-11 received on 4th July and -12B received on 5th September, 2007.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
No surface water to foul sewer
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Dry industrial processes only
The building may be used only for dry industrial processes: the only discharges which will be accommodated in the public foul sewer are domestic sewage from canteens and wcs.
Protect public sewer
Prior to the commencement of works on site, the line of the public sewer must be identified and the sewer protected whilst works are being carried out.
Do not oppose
Do not object to amended plans
No objection subject to conditions regarding drainage
Recommend approval subject to notes on water supply and trunk main liaison
Comments received (recommend consultation on fire precautions)
Multiple utilities and statutory consultees responded to application 07/01041/B with no objections after amendments, subject to standard conditions for water, sewerage, electricity connections and protections.
Key concern: HV and LV underground cables initially conflicting with building position
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact IoMWA Customer Services, tel. 69 59 49; we would like a condition be applied to the Notice that the Applicants should discuss with the Water Authority locating and protecting the water main before any construction/excavation work commences
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; Applicants should discuss with the Water Authority locating and protecting the water main before any construction/excavation work commences
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions; it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses
Conditions requested: proposed unit must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division and on terms and conditions, which must be agreed with the Division prior to the commencement of any building works. All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport’s “Manx Sewers for Adoption” and all necessary inspections/ surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer’s expense; There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s); The use of the proposed units must be restricted to dry industrial processes only. The only discharges which will be accommodated in the public foul sewer at this time are domestic (only) sewage from WCs and canteens; The line of the sewer(s) must be identified before development work commences. The sewer(s) must be fully protected whilst all building works are being carried out
Manx Electricity Authority
ObjectionMEA must object to the application until the new plans, which show the unit at least 2 meters clear of the cables, have been submitted
Manx Electricity Authority
No ObjectionWe no longer object to this planning application as they have moved the build away from the 11Kv cable; they are aware of this cable
Conditions requested: contact our Network Operations Department, Manx Electricity Authority, (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners wish to notify you that they do not object to these amended plans
Sarah Corlett, Planning Officer
the principle of such development should not be objectionable; maintaining some distance between the two. Perhaps there may be an opportunity for some planting to be introduced to help soften the impact; Some physical separation, if there is none in place at the present time, may be advisable
