19 November 2024 · Delegated
Unit 73, Balthane Park, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ax
Permission was granted for the reconfiguration of the existing car park at Unit 73-77, Balthane Park, Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla. The works include the creation of 8 additional parking spaces, alterations to the forecourt to improve vehicle manoeuvrability, and the installation of hardstanding. The site is a row of industrial buildings at the northeast end of the estate, with an existing paved parking area of ten spaces fronting the building and hedges surrounding the forecourt. The application was assessed against its effect on the character and streetscene of the area and on highway safety. The application was approved on 19 November 2024 under delegated powers, subject to 2 conditions, with both key planning issues found to be acceptable.
The application was approved on 19 November 2024 under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and streetscene of the area and highway safety, both of which were found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
The proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the 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.
Condition 2
Prior to commencement, details for the drainage of the driveway shall be approved in writing by the Department. The drainage solution shall be installed according to the approved details and retained thereafter.
