23 December 2010 · Delegated
Plot 3b, Middle River Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1al
The proposal was for an extension of existing flues at Continent 8 House, within the Middle River Industrial Estate, Douglas. The application site includes most of an industrial building, along with front and rear parking. The application was permitted (approved). The determining decision was made under delegated authority by a Senior Planning Officer on 23 December 2010. The officer’s assessment concluded the proposal was acceptable and recommended approval.
Permission was granted for the extension of existing flues at Continent 8 House. The portal decision shows the application was approved on a delegated basis by the Senior Planning Officer on 23 December 2010. The officer report states the proposal was considered acceptable and recommended for approval. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the extension of existing flues, as shown in drawing numbers GA0001, GA0100 and GA0101, date stamped 8th November 2010.
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