12 September 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Bms House, Port Way, Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2aj
The proposal involves constructing a detached portal frame industrial warehouse unit measuring 30.5m by 22.5m with a height of 9.2m, finished in render and steel sheeting (colour to be approved), along with associated office space, ancillary accommodation, and car parking accessed from the estate road.
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The proposed industrial use is consistent with the site's designation as Existing Predominantly Industrial Use under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the development of an industrial unit and associated parking as shown in drawing reference WL/07/1038/1 and the site and location plans all received on 19th July, 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 only processes which may be undertaken within the site are dry industrial processes only and the only discharges which will be accommodated in the public foul sewer are domestic sewage from WCs and canteens.
Cladding colour approval
Prior to the use of any cladding, the colour of all cladding to be used in the development, including roofing, must be approved by the Planning Authority.
Do not oppose subject to omission of parking space 7 to improve vehicular manoeuvrability
Do not object
No objection in principle subject to conditions on sewer connection and discharges
Note received; advise contact for water supply connection
Note received; advise on working around cables/overhead lines
All consultees (Manx Electricity Authority, Drainage Division, IoM Water Authority, Malew Parish Commissioners) raised no objections to application 07/01370/B, with some requesting specific conditions related to utilities, drainage, and site access.
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 our Network Operations Department... to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents... before any work is carried out on site
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions; In accordance with the Sewerage Act 1999, a communication fee will be payable; Under section 4(3) of the Sewerage Act 1999 the applicant must give 21 days notice
Conditions requested: The proposed workshop/factory building must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division. 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.
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: a condition of planning be that the 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
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners wish to notify you that they do not object to this Planning Application.
