6 December 2018 · Delegated
Land To The East Of Block D, Balthane Industrial Estate, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ax
Permission was granted for the erection of 15 industrial units arranged in two separate blocks on a plot of undeveloped industrial land at Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla, Isle of Man. The site sits to the north east of the Balthane estate road and to the east of recently built industrial units. The officer report noted that the proposed buildings are similar in layout and appearance to what already exists and has been approved nearby — modern sheet-clad structures with dark grey lower walls and lighter grey upper walling and roofing. The application was decided under delegated authority and permitted on 6 December 2018. The site has a planning history of four previous related applications dating back to 2002.
The application was permitted on 6 December 2018 under delegated authority. The proposed units were considered consistent in layout and appearance with existing and already-approved industrial buildings on the estate, using similar modern sheet-clad construction with dark and light grey external finishes.
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
Area Plan for the South
The site lies within an area designated on the Area Plan for the South as Industrial
Erection of block of 12 industrial units (revision to approved PA 12/00062/B)
not include any part of application site
Erection of 20 industrial units (including storage and distribution) (amendment to approved PA 04/00024/B) with access, parking and drainage infrastructure
included the western most block of the current application but with five units rather than ten proposed now
Development of land to provide 56 Industrial Starter Units including access, parking and landscaping
Approval in principle for development of land for light industrial use including access, parking and landscaping
