3 September 2010 · Committee
Unit 21a, South Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ar
Permission was granted to alter and subdivide an existing single-storey industrial unit at Unit 21B South Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man into two separate units. One unit would be used for the storage and management of aircraft spares, and the other as a garage offering tyre and exhaust services. Amended plans were submitted during the course of the application. The site sits within an area zoned for light industrial use under the Douglas Local Plan 1998. The Planning Committee approved the application, with one condition attached to the permission. The officer recommended approval, and the committee's decision was consistent with that recommendation.
The Planning Committee approved the application. The site is a single-storey industrial unit within an area zoned for light industrial use on the Douglas Local Plan 1998, and the proposed alterations and subdivision into two units were considered acceptable in that context.
General Policy 2
the following points are considered most relevant
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
Transport Policy 4
The new and existing highways which serve any new development must be designed so as to be capable of accommodating the vehicle and pedestrian journeys generated by that development in a safe and appropriate manner
Transport Policy 4: The new and existing highways which serve any n ew development must be designed so as to be capable of accommodating the vehicle and pedestrian journeys generated by that development in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with the environmental objectives of this plan. 11.3.2 Notwithstanding policies within this plan which encourage travel by means other than private car it is anticipated that the number of vehicles using the Island's roads will continue to increase. This increase in demand is likely to lead to a greater need for road impro vements in order that travel can take place in a safe, effective, and environmentally acceptable manner. The Department of Transport will continue to assess the need for such improvements to public highways and undertake works where appropriate, with much of the improvement within existing roads carried out under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order2005. The need for improvements to the Island's highway network must be balanced against the environmental objectives of this plan.
Transport Policy 7
parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
Condition 1
This permission relates to the alteration and sub-division of the existing industrial unit into two units, one for storage and management of aircraft spares, the other as a garage with tyre and exhaust services shown in drawings 236.2.1 received 27th January 2010, 236.2.2 and Location Plan received 5th February 2010 and 236.2 Seq A - Seq I received 28th May 2010.