**Document:** Planning Statement
**Application:** 22/00231/C — Additional use of site for the storage of classic cars and for car hire
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2022-04-12
**Parish:** Malew
**Document Type:** report / planning_statement
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/8664-malew-balthane-park/documents/947803

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# Planning Statement

Reayrt Y Jiass Orrisdale Road

Ballasalla

IM9 3AE 27th February 2022

Dear Secretary of the Planning Committee Please find enclose Planning Application for change of use to Unit 9 Balthane Industrial Estate Ballasalla. Platinum Cars are seeking planning permission for change of use from the storage of classic cars, to an operating centre for hire of cars for special occasions.

The existing site provides both staff welfare facilities and ample space, to ensure all hire vehicles operating from the site will be stored securely inside the building when not on hire. Due to the nature of catering for special events operating hours typically vary. Platinum Cars generally operate 7 days a week 09:00-17:00 however, the business predominantly operates for weekend events such as weddings. Platinum Cars currently employ three part time drivers and provide onsite parking provisions for all employees.

Kind Regards

Mr D Karran

Planning and Building Control Directorate Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas IM1 2SF

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