17 August 2018 · Committee
62, Snaefell Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6ng
This application sought to vary a condition attached to an earlier planning permission for a temporary site storage compound on the former site of two demolished semi-detached houses at Snaefell Road, Willaston, Douglas. The applicant, Douglas Borough Council, requested a two-year extension to the period of approval. The Planning Committee approved the application on 17 August 2018. The officer's report identified the main planning issues as whether the additional two years was acceptable, the effect on neighbouring residents' living conditions, and how long the temporary use should be restricted. The site at the time of assessment was enclosed by lollipop fencing with Heras fencing gates. Six conditions were attached to the approval.
The Planning Committee approved the variation to extend the temporary site storage compound's permission by a further two years, up to September 2020. The key considerations were whether the extended period was acceptable, the impact on neighbouring living conditions, and how long the temporary use should be permitted to continue.
General Policy 2
general development considerations as set out in General Policy 2
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
Environment Policy 22
pollution-specific parts of Environment Policy 22
Environment Policy 22: Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties in terms of: i) pollution of sea, surface water or groundwater; ii) emissions of airborne pollutants; and iii) vibration, odour, noise or light pollution. 7.17.2 In addition to the above, changes in the activities associated with the current permitted use of land or a building, which in themselves do not constitute development and therefore do not require planning permission, can have an adverse impact on adjacent properties by virtue of noise, light or general disturbance. For example the addition of security lig hting on a property may cause light pollution affecting adjacent properties and the wider area. The introduction of new activities into established parks and recreation areas can have an impact on neighbours. In such cases the Department would advocate t he person or organisation considering the change to give careful consideration to the potential impact of such activity in terms of location, siting and design.
Condition 1
The use hereby approved shall cease by 1st September 2020, and the site cleared of any storage materials by that date.
Condition 2
The site shall not be used (with the exception for storage purposes) or open except between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Fridays inclusive, and 8am to 12 noon on Saturdays. The site shall not be used or open Sundays, Bank Holidays, or during TT fortnight.
Condition 3
No more than a single storage container may be located on the site at any one time.
Condition 4
Other than a single storage container nothing, either individually or collectively, in excess of 2.4m in height may be placed on the site.
Condition 5
No manufacturing shall take place on the site.
Condition 6
Within 28 days of the temporary use hereby ceasing, a remediation plan for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. That remediation plan shall include a timescale for works and shall specify the landscaping for the site. The remediation plan shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
