22 February 2008 · Planning Committee
Heathfield Yard Patrick Street Peel Isle Of Man
The proposal sought to retain five temporary metal storage containers in Heathfield Yard, a courtyard of lock-up garage/storage units accessed from Patrick Street, but reposition them against the eastern wall (3m from unit 7 south, 3.8m from unit 9 north) following Highways consultation.
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The officer's assessment focused on whether retention of containers causes unacceptable limitation on access to storage/garage units and vehicle manoeuvring in the yard, concluding the original condit…
Do not oppose
None received
No statutory consultee responses for PA 07/02313/B; documents contain neighbour objections to containers remaining/repositioning and historical DOT Highways responses for related applications.
Key concern: restricted visibility at access onto Patrick Street
DOT Highways
ObjectionThere is very restricted visibility available at the access onto Patrick Street for vehicles emerging from the site, contrary to the interests of road safety.
DOT Highways
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impact.
The original application sought to retain and reposition five storage containers against the eastern wall of the yard to improve vehicular access, following prior permissions requiring their removal. The Planning Committee refused permission on grounds that retention would restrict parking, manoeuvring, and access to storage units 7, 8, and 9. The appellant argued low site usage, no tenant complaints, prior Highways Division approval of the repositioning, and non-industrial storage use. The inspector found that even in the proposed position, containers would severely impede access to units and limit long-term manoeuvring space for permitted uses, despite current low activity. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the refusal and requiring container removal within one month, while retaining the open yard condition.
Precedent Value
Appeals must demonstrate long-term functionality for all permitted uses, not just current operation; inspectors prioritise site visits and potential future intensification over tenant evidence or consultations; conditions requiring open yards critical for storage sites.
Inspector: John S Turner
