18 March 2008 · Planning Committee
D K W, Unit 10, Harmat Court, Portside, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2au
The proposal involved changing part of an existing light industrial unit to retail use for displaying kitchen furniture manufactured in adjoining workshops, operating by appointment only without full-time staffing. The site is in an area zoned for industrial use under the 1982 Scheme Order.
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The officer recommended refusal because the proposal contravened Business Policies 5 and 10 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, as the site is zoned industrial and retail is prohibited except wher…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires development to accord with the Strategic Plan. The officer assessed the proposal against it but found conflict with specific business policies on retail location.
Business Policy 5
Restricts industrial zoned land to industrial/storage/distribution; retail only if goods cannot be sold in town centres due to size/nature or sale inseparable from on-site production, without harming town centre vitality. Officer found kitchen displays feasible in town centres and separable from manufacturing, failing both tests.
new retail provision at a scale appropriate. Major retail development proposals to be supported by Retail Impact Assessment
Mentioned as relevant but not detailed in assessment.
Business Policy 10
Retail permitted only in town/village centres or per BP5 exceptions. Site not in centre, so reliant on BP5 which officer deemed unmet.
Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the change of use of part of Unit 10 from light industrial to retail use as detailed in the plans and information submitted and date stamped 16th October 2007.
Personal permission
The use may be taken up and operated by William Davies Handmade Kitchens, only.
Do not object
Standard comments (building control matters, no planning objection)
Outlines policy issues but does not believe it would harm Castletown viability, acceptable subject to suitable condition
Malew Parish Commissioners raised no objection to the conversion from light industrial to retail use. Andrew Jessopp noted a general presumption against retailing from business estates but did not object subject to suitable conditions, while Fire and Rescue Service recommended approval pending consultation on fire safety measures.
Key concern: general presumption against retailing from business/industrial estates
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners wish to notify you that they do not object to this Planning Application.
Andrew Jessopp
Conditional No ObjectionThere is a general presumption against retailing from business/industrial estates so there is a material reason to object to the proposal.; However, exceptions are allowed for the sale of certain goods and, as I understand it, the proposal is to allow goods, manufactured in the adjacent unit, to be sold.; I do not believe that it would harm the viability of Castletown, the nearest town centre, by allowing this proposal, subject to suitable conditions.
Conditions requested: subject to suitable conditions
Isle Of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionApplicant to consult the Fire Safety Department to discuss fire safety measures within.; Recommend: Approve
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult the Fire Safety Department to discuss fire safety measures within
