28 July 2008 · Planning Committee
Bridson & Horrox Ltd, Print House, Hills Meadow, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5eb
The site is an existing two-storey building in the Hills Meadow Industrial Estate, zoned for light industrial use under the Douglas Local Plan 1998, with off-road parking to the west. The proposal sought removal of Condition 2 from PA 00/01090/B, which restricted the extension to design studio use only, to permit gener…
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The officer assessed that removing Condition 2 would allow unrestricted general office use in a light industrial zoned area, contrary to Business Policy 7 requiring offices in town centres or zoned la…
Strategic Policy 6 - Major employment-generating development
Requires development to accord with area plans like Douglas Local Plan. Officer found unrestricted office use conflicts with light industrial zoning.
Business Policy 7
New office space must be in town centres or zoned land; exceptions for business parks or heritage buildings only. Site lacks these, so general office not permitted despite some existing variety.
General Policy 2
Development must respect amenity and standards including parking. Removing condition fails due to parking shortfall for office use.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (1/15m²). 416m² needs 28 spaces but only 12 provided; no evidence reduced parking acceptable near bus route.
All new retail development (excepting neighbourhood shops and those instances identified in Business Policy 5) sited within the town and village centr
Listed as relevant but not specifically analysed in assessment.
No objection
Note received (standard comments on cables/overhead lines)
