23 August 2016 · Delegated
Land Adjacent To E B Christians And, White Hoe Industrial Estate, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1qd
Permission was granted for the erection of an industrial building at Unit J, White Hoe Industrial Estate, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The site lies within an existing industrial estate on the northern side of the A25, accessed via an estate road, and sits lower than the public highway. The estate already contains eight built units of varying dimensions, with a common theme in colour and design. The officer's main consideration was the impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The application was approved by delegated decision on 23 August 2016, subject to two conditions.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 23 August 2016, subject to two conditions. The key planning consideration was whether the new building would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding industrial estate, and the proposal was found to be acceptable on that basis.
respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the space around them
the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains two policies that are considered materially relevant
does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape
the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains two policies that are considered materially relevant
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
the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains two policies that are considered materially relevant
does not have an adverse effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways
the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains two policies that are considered materially relevant
The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards.
Transport Policy 7: 'The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards.'
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Prior to the occupation of the building the car parking and manoeuvring space shown on drawing no EBH-16-J-1 dated 6th May 2016 shall be provided and maintained free from obstruction thereafter.
Construction of a light industrial or storage and distribution unit.
Within the immediate area/ estate there have been a number of approvals for the erection of light industrial buildings.
Change of use from light industrial to a gymnasium
Within the immediate area/ estate there have been a number of approvals for the erection of light industrial buildings.
Erection of an industrial/storage building with forecourt car parking
Within the immediate area/ estate there have been a number of approvals for the erection of light industrial buildings.
Retention of a building comprising of 4 units to be used for light industrial or storage / distribution purposes, and the retention of a hard standing area for additional car parking.
Within the immediate area/ estate there have been a number of approvals for the erection of light industrial buildings.
Change of use from light industrial or storage / distribution to warehousing and retail of building materials.
Within the immediate area/ estate there have been a number of approvals for the erection of light industrial buildings.
Creation of an Industrial Estate layout.
Although the site now forms part of a wider established industrial estate as approved under PA 07/01212/B.
