4 January 2022 · Planning Committee
Gellings, Unit 2 Kirby Farm Industrial Estate, Vicarage Road, Braddan, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4la
The proposal involves changing the use of an existing industrial unit (512 sqm floor area) to allow the sale of motor vehicles, with no physical alterations, two staff, and limited opening hours (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun/BH by appointment).
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The proposal was approved despite being contrary to the industrial land use zoning because car sales are a sui generis use commonly located in industrial areas across the Island (e.g.
Business Policy 5
Policy restricts retailing in industrial zones to items too bulky for town centres or produced on-site, without harming town centre vitality. Officer assessed car sales as 'bulky goods' fitting exception (a), noting many Island examples in industrial areas; accepted as compliant despite initial zoning conflict, with no detriment demonstrated to Douglas town centre.
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.
Parking provision
Prior to the operation of the car sales business hereby approved the nine parking spaces as shown on the "Proposed Site Plan" shall be fully set out and retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate parking is provided within the site.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking subject to acceptance on policy grounds. Advised to consider cycle parking and EV charging.
do not object
Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objection to the application. DOI Highways Division does not oppose the application, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, subject to policy acceptance.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners considered the following planning applications at their meeting on 2 December 2021 and I can confirm that they had no objection to any of them; PA21/01446/C - Change of use to allow the sale of motor vehicles - Unit 2, Kirby Farm Industrial Estate, Vicarage Road, Braddan, IM4 4LA
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking subject to acceptance on policy grounds; The Applicant is advised to consider cycle parking and electric vehicle charging points for sustainability reasons on landlord's agreement
