Officer Planning Report

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Officer's Report

The Application Site

1. The application site comprises land located on Mill Road in Peel, which is situated within a wider area of industrial development. The site currently contains offices for Total Oil (IoM) Ltd's fuel depot that is located on and adjacent to the site.

The Proposal

1. The proposal comprises the erection of a two storey office extension onto the existing building contained within the application site.

Planning History

1. Whilst the application site has been the subject of previous planning applications it is considered that none of these are specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application.

Planning Policy

1. In terms of local plan policy, the application site is within an area recognised as being within predominantly industrial use under the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Peel Local Plan) Order 1989.

1. In terms of strategic plan policy, the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains one policy that is considered specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application. General Policy 2 states:

"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."

1. Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 states "As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general."

Representations

1. Peel Town Commissioners recommend that the planning application be approved.
2. The Department of Infrastructure Highways Division do not oppose the planning application.

Assessment

1. The planning application seeks planning approval for the erection of a two storey office extension onto the existing building contained within the application site. The proposal was the subject of pre-application discussion with the applicant's agent.
2. It is understood that the proposed extension will provide additional office facilities for the operation of the applicant's commercial fuel business. Whilst the design of the proposed extension is relatively basic it is in keeping with the building being extended and is considered to be acceptable within an area that contains predominantly industrial development. The proposal should not unduly affect private amenity or highway safety.

Recommendation

1. It is recommended that the planning application be approved.

Party Status

1. It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application should be afforded interested party status:

Peel Town Commissioners.

1. It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application should not be afforded interested party status:

The Department of Infrastructure Highways Division.

Recommendation
Recommended Decision:	Permitted
Date of Recommendation:	14.10.2011

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1.

The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2.

This approval relates to drawing no.s 11/0073/01, 11/0073/02, 11/0073/03, 11/0073/04 and 11/0073/05 date stamped the 13th September 2011.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 20/10/11

Signed : Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control

OR

Signed : Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager