28 October 2014 · Committee
Gas Works, Mill Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ax
Permission was granted for the erection of a block of four storage and distribution units at the former Peel Gas Works on Mill Road, Peel, Isle of Man. The proposal also included the refurbishment of an existing office building, along with associated parking and a service compound. The application was decided by committee on 28 October 2014, with the officer recommending approval. Visual impact was identified as the principal planning issue considered in the assessment. Permission was granted subject to five conditions.
The committee approved the application. The officer also recommended approval. Visual impact was identified as a key planning issue, and the proposal was found acceptable subject to five conditions.
Residential development in the vicinity will be discouraged
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
No work is to commence on site until the access is constructed and controlled by traffic signals installed in accordance with the drawing submitted to and approved by the Department.
Condition 3
The car parking spaces shown in the approved drawings shall remain unobstructed and available in perpetuity for the parking of vehicles associated with the development hereby approved.
Condition 4
Prior to the commencement of works the applicant must have approved by the Department a scheme for the recording of any features of archaeological interest which may be discovered during the course of construction and demolition and the development must be undertaken in accordance with these details.
Condition 5
Notwithstanding the details on the submitted drawing, further details of the boundary treatment fronting Mill Road shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to development commencing. The agreed details shall be implemented as retained as such unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Department.
