17/01253/BApproved2017
approved for signage under 17/01253/B relating to the motor vehicle businesses
16 July 2021 · Committee
Whitestone Garage Ltd, Douglas Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2lb
This application sought approval in principle for the conversion of the former Whitestone Car Showroom and Garage on Douglas Road, Ballasalla, into a retail unit. The application addressed matters of siting only, as is typical for an approval in principle submission. The application was considered by committee and permitted on 16 July 2021, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve. The site has a planning history of four previous applications.
The application was permitted by committee on 16 July 2021. The officer recommended approval. Beyond the decision itself, the available evidence does not set out the detailed reasons in a form that can be reliably summarised.
Ballasalla By-pass
Any applications which will prejudice the future development or construction of the By-pass will not be supported.
Strategic Policy 1
offer support the use of existing and underused sites
Strategic Policy 1: Development should make the best use of resources by: (a) optimising the use of previously developed land, redundant buildings, unused and under -used land and buildings, and re - using scarce indigenous building materials; (b) ensuring efficient use of sites, taking into account the needs for access, landscaping, open space (1) and amenity standards; and (c) being located so as to utilise existing and planned infrastructure, facilities and services. 4.2.2 In pursuance of (c) abo ve, the Department will, when formulating its programme for the preparation of new Area Plans, have particular regard to: (a) the availability of mains drainage connected to IRIS or other mains systems; (b) securing the future viability of rural primary schools; (c) the public investment in the Island's highway, bus, railway and tramway networks; (d) the provision and availability of water; and (e) community facilities. 4.3 Environment 4.3.1
Service Villages
support increased employment and retail opportunities in service villages
approved for signage under 17/01253/B relating to the motor vehicle businesses
282 new houses currently under construction at 'Reayrt Mie'
increase in houses from 41 to 51 at Clagh Vane