Officer Planning Report

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Officer's Report

The Site

The site defined in red represents a roughly rectangular piece of land situated on the south western side of Balthane Road - the access from Douglas Road into Balthane Industrial Estate and onward to Turkeyland Quarry. The site presently accommodates a number of agricultural buildings including a large portal framed shed which has been significantly damaged by weather and which is visible from the highway. Defined in blue is the applicant's residential property across the road.

Planning Status

The site lies within an area designated on the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 as Industrial.

Planning History

Planning permission was granted for the erection of a replacement garages and store under PA 02/0896.

The Proposal

Application No.:	07/02266/B
Applicant:	Mr R A Curphey
Proposal:	Erection of an agricultural building
Site Address:	Balthane Farm
	Balthane Road
	Balthane
	Ballasalla
	Isle Of Man
	IM9 2AF

Case Officer:	Miss S E Corlett
Photo Taken:
Site Visit:
Expected Decision Level:	Delegation

Consulttee:	Highways Division
Notes:

Consulttee:	Malew Parish Commissioners
Notes:	Do not object

Proposed here is the replacement of the existing building with a new portal framed, sheeted structure finished in grey sheeting. The building is the same size as that being replaced but of a significantly better appearance. The building is described as being for agricultural purposes but could also be easily used for industrial purposes in keeping with the character and prevailing use in the vicinity.

Representations

Malew Parish Commissioners indicate that they have no objection to the proposal.

Department of Transport Drainage Division recommend a condition relating to the disposal of surface water.

Assessment

The proposed building will have no more significant impact than the existing in terms of appearance but will vastly improve the appearance of the site as the building is new and in good repair.

Party Status

The Department of Transport and the local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 20.01.2008

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This permission relates to the erection of a replacement dwelling as shown in drawings 01 and 02 and 3654-01 all received on 7th December, 2007.

C 3. There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control)

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 20.01.2008

Signed: _________________ M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control

Signed: _________________ M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control

21 January 2008

21 January 2008