12/01610/CApproved
conversion of unit to cafe
5 March 2019 · Committee
Unit D, Balderton Court, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2aj
Permission was granted to convert part of an existing industrial building at Unit C Balderton Court, Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla, into an indoor recreation facility. The proposal also included provision of additional parking. The building is a large portal-framed industrial structure with blockwork walls and blue sheet cladding above door height. The officer noted that the part of the building subject to the application had never been used since it was built in 2010. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture permitted the application on 5 March 2019, subject to four conditions. The case officer had recommended approval.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture permitted the conversion, subject to four conditions. The officer also recommended approval. The site had reportedly never been used since the industrial building was erected in 2010, and the proposal sought to bring it into active use as an indoor recreation facility.
welcomes the creation of employment opportunities
The Strategic Plan welcomes the creation of employment opportunities
discourage retail use of industrial areas
discourage retail use of industrial areas
encourages the provision of recreation facilities
encourages the provision of recreation facilities and acknowledges the benefit of this to the population
general standards of development
policies within the Strategic Plan which set out general standards of development are applicable
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
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
2. This approval relates to the building works shown in the approved plans and the use of the building as an indoor recreation facility with ancillary catering facilities. Reason: To clarify the extent of the planning approval.
Condition 3
3. Prior to the commencement of the use hereby approved, the area shown on plan reference GA1/1250 to be cleared for car parking, must be levelled and hard surfaced and be available for the parking of vehicles associated with the approved use and thereafter must continue to be available for such purposes. Reason: To ensure that there is sufficient car parking to accommodate vehicles associated with the approved use.
Condition 4
4. The refreshment facilities shown on the submitted plans must be incidental to the main use of the site for recreational purposes and may be used only by patrons of the recreational activities available within the site. Reason: The site is designated for Industrial Use and the principal use of the site as a cafe would be contrary to this designation.
The building was approved under 10/00145/B for industrial purposes
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