8 July 2016 · Delegated
Unit 1, Typhoon House, Hills Meadow Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5eb
Permission was granted for alterations to Unit 1 at Hills Meadow Industrial Estate in Douglas, Isle of Man. The works included the partial demolition of a single-storey side extension and the formation of new doorways and windows to the premises. The application was submitted by Shiremoor Limited and decided on 8 July 2016 by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. One condition was attached to the permission.
The application was approved by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority. The proposal involved alterations to an existing industrial unit, including partial demolition of a single-storey side extension and the creation of new doorways and windows, which was considered acceptable.
Strategic Plan (2016)
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
