15 July 2016 · Delegated
Unit 17, Balthane Park, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ax
This application sought permission to alter an industrial unit at Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla. The proposed works included creating additional windows, adding a mezzanine floor, and changing the use of the unit to storage and workshop. The application was decided under delegated authority and was approved on 15 July 2016. The case officer, Mr Edmond Riley, recommended approval, and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed that decision. One condition was attached to the permission. There is a previous planning history reference for the site.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 15 July 2016. The officer also recommended approval.
Strategic Plan
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.
