28 January 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A Morgan, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control)
Land South Of Balthane House, Balthane Road, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2af
The proposal involves constructing a steel frame building with two light industrial units (total GIA 206.9m², eaves height 5.1m) finished in painted render and Kingspan sheeting, with uPVC windows/doors and metal roller shutters, plus an upgraded central access with 2.4m x 43m visibility splays and 8 parking spaces.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as compliant with Business Policies 1 and 5, as the light industrial use matches the site's Freeport Industry/Business Park zoning and supports employ…
General Policy 2
Requires developments in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; avoid harm to landscape, amenity, highways, trees/habitats; provide parking/access. Officer tested proposal's modest scale, setback building line, retained features (wall, trees), light industrial suitability between residences/industry, adequate splays/parking, and tree mitigations, finding full compliance with no adverse effects.
Business Policy 1
Encourages employment growth if according with other policies. Officer confirmed light industrial use on zoned land supports this without conflict.
Business Policy 5
Permits industrial/storage on zoned land, restricts retailing except specific cases. Officer noted light industrial (Class 2.2) appropriate, conditioned to prevent other uses.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (1 per 30m² light industrial). Officer verified 8 spaces exceed requirement for 206.9m², with acceptable splays/turning.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Materials approval
The development shall be completed in accordance with the materials as indicated on approved drwg no. 1.
Parking and turning areas
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times.
Access and visibility splays
The access and visibility splays indicated approved Drg 3 shall be fully provided prior to the use of the development hereby permitted first commencing. The visibility splays shall be retained as such thereafter.
Tree protection
The development hereby permitted shall be completed in accordance with the Manx Roots Tree Impact Plan as set out on approved DrNo TI-031025. During the course of construction, the developer shall comply with the recommended protection measures for retained trees on the site.
Use class restriction
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019, the use of the development hereby permitted shall be limited to Part 2 Class 2.2 (Light industry and Research & Development) only and for no other purpose without the prior grant of planning permission.
No objection
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the site access, visibility splay and internal layout is acceptable for the proposals, subject to conditions on access, access visibility, vehicle turning, parking and vehicle hardstanding
