10/01384/BApproved2011
demolition of existing unit and erection of two retail units with ancillary car parking and servicing (reserved matters pursuant to PA 08/02135/A)
16 October 2012 · Committee
Digital World, The Milestone, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ed
This application sought permission to extend the retail area at Waltons Digital World on Peel Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The works also included the installation of an additional mezzanine storage floor and a new window on the rear elevation of the building. The site is a modern commercial building, similar in character to neighbouring properties to the south east, with a filling station located to the north. The application had a history of related planning activity at the site. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 15 October 2012, with three conditions attached to the permission.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 15 October 2012. The proposal involved extending an existing modern retail building, and the decision was subject to three conditions.
Business Policy 5
Business Policy 5: On land zoned for industrial use, permission will be given only for industrial development or for storage and distribution; retailing will not be permitted except where either: (a) the items to be sold could not reasonably be sold from a town centre location because of their size or nature; or (b) the items to be sold are produced on the site and their sale could not reasonably be severed from the overall business; and, in respect of (a) or (b), where it can be demonstrated that the sales would not detract from the vitality and viabil ity of the appropriate town centre shopping area. 9.2.7 Where industrial development is proposed, it is essential that all parking and manoeuvring by vehicles which will be generated by the use of the site can be accommodated within the site and off the highway. This is particularly important within industrial estates where lack of parking and manoeuvring space can create significant difficulties for other estate users, particularly where the use of large and articulated vehicles is involved. Where mezzani ne levels are proposed after a building has been completed, the Department may require more parking space to accommodate the additional traffic which would be generated. The standards of parking provision which will be required are set out in Appendix 7. 9.2.8 Local requirements for industrial development of a particular sort will be identified during the preparation of Area Plans. The Department is aware that, within some parts of the Island, there is a demand for small "starter units".
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the extension to retail area, installation of additional mezzanine storage floor and installation of additional rear elevation window, Waltons Digital World, The Milestone, Peel Road, Douglas as shown by 4381/L1, 4381/S1, 4381/EX1, 4381/SK1 and 4381/E1 all received 27th June 2012.
Condition 3
This approval permits the use of the building for storage, manufacture, repair, servicing and upgrading of electronic equipment, with an element of retail use and office use. The retail use and training element should at no time occupy more than 295sq.m of that part of the premises which is the subject of the application. No goods other than electronic goods may be sold or handled on this part of the premises.
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