18 May 2016 · Delegated
Cronkbourne Business Park, Ballafletcher Farm Road, Cronkbourne, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qe
Permission was granted for the erection of two industrial buildings providing eight units, along with associated parking, hard standing areas, and access at the former abattoir site on Ballafletcher Farm Road, Tromode, Douglas. The application was submitted by Progress Shaving Brush (Vulfix) Ltd and represented an amendment to an earlier planning permission (reference 16/00032/B). The decision was made under delegated powers and the officer recommended approval. Five conditions were attached to the permission. The site has a notable planning history, with at least six previous applications recorded.
The application was approved by delegated decision. It was an amendment to an earlier planning permission and sought to erect two industrial buildings providing eight units with associated parking, hard standing, and access at the former abattoir site.
Business Policy 7
Business Policy 7: New office floor space should be located within town and village centres on land which is zoned for the purpose on the appropriate area plan; exceptionally, permission may be given for new office space (a) on approved Business Parks for Corporate Headquarters which do not involve day to day callers; or (b) in buildings of acknowledged architectural or historic interest for which office use represents the only or most appropriate practicable and economic way of securing future use, renovation and maintenance.
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 hereby approved may be used only for general industrial purposes as defined in paragraph 9.2.3 of the Strategic Plan.
Condition 3
All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the first building to be completed, whichever is the sooner. Any plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species.
Condition 4
Prior to any construction the access shown on drawing no 2553/14 20 rev B date stamped 07/04/16 shall be constructed and the visibility splays shall remain unobstructed at a height of 1.05m thereafter.
Condition 5
Prior to the occupation of any building the car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter.
