19/01453/CApproved2009
area of car parking in connection with the industrial units
27 November 2019 · Committee
Unit 4, Richmond Properties, Hills Meadow Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ea
Permission was granted to change the use of Unit 4 at Hills Meadow Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle of Man, from an industrial unit to a martial arts studio. The application was submitted by Mr Conrad Roberts and decided by committee on 27 November 2019. The site forms one of four units within a larger two-storey industrial building. A hardstanding area to the front of the building provides parking for the site. The application was approved with three conditions attached. The officer recommended approval and the committee's decision aligned with that recommendation.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 27 November 2019. The change of use from an industrial unit to a martial arts studio was permitted, consistent with the officer's recommendation to approve.
General Policy 2
general standards of development
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
Appendix 7
parking standards for recreational leisure uses
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 unit may be used only as a martial arts studio and facilities associated with this.
Condition 3
The hardstanding area to the front of the building shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times.
area of car parking in connection with the industrial units
part of Unit 4 also being used as a café associated with the fixing and fittings company
Unit 1 has permission for operation as a dog day care facility
same building
Unit 3 is currently being proposed for change of use from micro-brewery to boxing gymnasium
sale of car parts
within the estate
sale of car parts
within the estate
sale of bulky electrical goods
within the estate
trade sales of fixings and fittings
within the estate