10 April 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Mrs F Mullen)
Isle Of Man Water Authority Depot, East Quay, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ar
The proposal seeks approval in principle for commercial development, either retail, office, or mixed use, on the site of the existing Isle of Man Water Authority Depot, which currently features single-storey garage/store buildings, an open yard, and brick construction, bounded by high walls and accessed from the quay.
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The officer assessed the principle of retail/office or mixed commercial use as acceptable given the site's location in a 'Mixed Use' area per the Peel Local Plan, with no specific land use restriction…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of previously developed land and efficient site use. Officer found proposal makes best use of underutilised brownfield depot site, utilising existing infrastructure.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Protects character of towns using local materials. Proposal enhances Peel quayside character via sensitive redevelopment per Design Guide.
Spatial Policy 5
New development to positively contribute to environment. Mixed commercial use seen as positive for vibrancy.
Strategic Policy 10
Promotes integrated transport, minimising car journeys and ensuring highway safety. Acceptable subject to parking condition.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with Area Plan zoning if respecting site, scale, amenity, highways, and conservation. Site in Mixed Use zone; complies provided reserved matters address design, access, etc.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Principle acceptable; details per Design Guide to ensure protection.
Environment Policy 42
New development to reflect local character, no inappropriate backland. Redevelopment improves industrial site's contribution to locality.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards. Conditioned adequate staff parking.
Reserved matters time limit
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the plans and information 2383/1, 2383/2 and Photographs x 2 submitted and date stamped 24th December 2007.
Staff parking
Adequate staff parking must be provided to serve the needs of the proposed development.
Do not oppose subject to condition for adequate staff parking
Recommended for approval
Supports as it would provide employment opportunities
Principle of redevelopment of brownfield site supported; retention of commercial activity preferable
