**Document:** APL Planning Statement (Part 2)
**Application:** 21/01368/B — Replacement of existing vehicle test centre building with construction of a new industrial building
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2022-07-19
**Parish:** Braddan
**Document Type:** report / planning_statement
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/8280-braddan-former-vehicle-test-replacement/documents/943214

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# APL Planning Statement (Part 2)

01. Ballafletcher Road Towards Tromode
![A street-level photograph showing a road curving to the right with trees and vegetation on either side.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113468.jpg)
02. Ballafletcher Road Towards Braddan

![A photograph showing a paved road leading uphill, flanked by dense trees and vegetation on both sides, with a car visible in the distance.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113469.jpg)

![A street-level photograph showing a road junction with grass verges, trees with autumn foliage, and a white car parked on the side.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113471.jpg)
03. Existing Entrance from Ballafletcher Road

04. Junction of Ballafletcher Road and Ballafletcher Farm Road

![A street-level photograph showing the entrance to an industrial site with a white warehouse building and a truck, flanked by trees and entrance signs.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113470.jpg)

06. Existing Exit to Ballafletcher Farm Road

![Composite image showing two street-level views of the site location. The top photo shows Ballafletcher Farm Road with a grassy embankment, and the bottom photo shows the road junction and entrance with stop markings.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113472.jpg)

07. Rear Car Park and Existing Boundary Planting

08. Existing Boundary Planting Along Ballafletcher Farm Road

![A photograph showing a paved area with several cars parked in a line, surrounded by trees and vegetation.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113473.jpg)

![A photograph showing a paved access road and parking area with several cars parked on either side and orange traffic cones.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113474.jpg)

09. Side Elevation and Secure Compound

10. Rear Elevation (Vehicle Exit)

![A photograph showing the exterior of an existing single-story industrial building with green roller shutter doors and a paved yard area.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113475.jpg)

![A photograph showing an existing single-story industrial building, identified as a vehicle test centre, with a paved parking area in the foreground containing several parked cars.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113476.jpg)

11. Main Entrance from Ballafletcher Road

12.Existing Boundary Planting Along Ballafletcher Road

![A photograph showing a paved entrance area with parked cars, trees, and traffic signage including a stop sign.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113477.jpg)

![A photograph showing a paved parking area with several commercial vans and cars parked in a row.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113478.jpg)

13. Existing Boundary Planting between the VTC and Swagelok Ltd

14. Front Elevation (Vehicle Entrance)

![A street-level photograph showing a paved access road leading past a grassy bank with trees and a white building on the right, with a sign reading 'DRIVING TEST PARKED'.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113479.jpg)

![A photograph of the existing vehicle test centre, featuring a large white industrial building with open bays and an attached office section, with cars parked in the foreground.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113480.jpg)

15. Side Elevation

![A photograph of the existing vehicle test centre, showing a long two-story brick building and an attached single-story white extension with a paved forecourt.](https://images.planningportal.im/2021/11/113481.jpg)

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/8280-braddan-former-vehicle-test-replacement/documents/943214*