14 April 2009 · Committee
Factory, Ronaldsway Industrial Estate, Ronaldsway, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ry
This application sought permission to convert the former Castle Industries building at Ronaldsway Industrial Estate, Ballasalla, from a printing works into a company headquarters and a licensed controlled waste recycling centre. The application was refused by the Committee in April 2009. The officer's report identified the potential for noise, dust, and heavy traffic nuisance as a key planning concern associated with the waste recycling element of the proposal. The officer recommended refusal, and the Committee's decision aligned with that recommendation.
The application was refused by the Committee. The officer also recommended refusal, citing concerns about the potential for noise, dust, and heavy traffic nuisance arising from the proposed waste recycling centre use.
Waste Policy 1
Appendix 5
General Policy 2
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
