19 December 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
42, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qs
The proposal involves refurbishing Unit 36, an industrial unit in Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas, by removing existing yard walls around an oil tank, building a new 2.25m high concrete block enclosure (3.375m x 2.465m with timber door), rendering and painting brickwork and cladding grey, installing grey alumi…
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The officer assessed the proposals as minor and superficial works to modernise the industrial unit's external appearance, resulting in a 'positive visual update and finish' through rendering, painting…
General Policy 2
Requires development to be of suitable design respecting the site and surroundings without adversely affecting townscape character. Officer assessed the superficial external changes as providing visual improvements in an industrial area, with no adverse impacts on adjoining residential properties or townscape. The minor nature, better screening of the oil tank, and modern finishes tipped the balance in favour of compliance.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
development would have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking. Advised to consider cycle parking and EV charging point.
Highway Services HDC and Braddan Parish Commissioners both raised no objections to application 22/01194/B, with Highways advising consideration of cycle parking and EV charging.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised to consider the installing cycle parking and an electric vehicle charging point.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionBraddan Commissioners discussed the following planning applications at their meeting on 20 October. I can confirm that they had no objection to either of the applications.; PA22/01194/B - Removal of existing yard enclosure walls and erection of replacement oil tank enclosure. Rendering and painting of existing brickwork walls and existing cladding. Installation of replacement windows and doors and existing flat roof. Alterations to parking layout - Unit 36, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Braddan, IM2 2QS
