25 May 2018 · Delegated
Offices/Portacabin, Unit F4, Harcourt Drive, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ah
Permission was granted for the erection of a new industrial building with associated parking at Site Hut O (Unit F4), Harcourt Drive, Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla, Isle of Man. The application was made by Hasselt Limited and decided by delegated authority. The site sits within Balthane Industrial Estate on the northern side of the first cul-de-sac off the main estate road from Ballasalla. The existing building on the site is a semi-spherical sheeted structure showing signs of rust, which the proposal sought to replace. The application was approved with three conditions.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 25 May 2018. The proposal was to replace an existing industrial building that was showing signs of rust with a new industrial building and associated parking on the same plot within Balthane Industrial Estate.
General Policy 2
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The building may be used for general industrial or for storage and distribution purposes all as described in paragraph 9.2.3 of the Strategic Plan 2016.
Condition 3
No further floorspace may be created within the building without planning approval, including the creation of mezzanine flooring.
