30 July 2003 · Committee
Robinsons, Ballapaddag Farm, Cooil Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 2af
The proposal involved erecting a garden and machinery centre at Ballapaddagh Farm on Cooil Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The development included a retail area, offices, a restaurant, ancillary services, and associated parking. The application was determined by the Planning Committee, which granted permission subject to 11 conditions. The officer recommendation was to approve, and the committee's decision aligned with that recommendation.
The Planning Committee approved the application, with the officer also recommending approval. Permission was granted subject to 11 conditions, though the detailed planning reasoning is not available in the source material.
Condition 1
This approval relates to the erection of buildings and engineering, surfacing and landscaping works as shown in drawings $4106 / 002 \mathrm{~A}, 4106 / 003 \mathrm{~A}$ and $4106 / 004 \mathrm{~A}$ all received on 13th May 2003.
Condition 2
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 3
The building may be used generally as shown in drawing reference $4106 / 004 \mathrm{~A}$ except insofar as the items sold may include only those items listed in the applicant's letter of 22nd July 2003 (attached).
Condition 4
All stonework shown on the submitted elevations reference 4106.003 A received on 13th May 2003 must utilise Manx stone traditionally laid.
Condition 5
The cladding must be in dark green material: A sample of the proposed cladding must be approved by the Planning Committee prior to the commencement of construction of the proposed building.
Condition 6
The planting shown in drawing reference 4106.002 A must incorporate native species of trees (as approved under PA02/0978) and this planting must be in place prior to the use of the site as proposed.
Condition 7
No approval is hereby granted to any future expansion of the operation or the erection of any buildings as indicated in drawing reference 4106.002 A received on 13th May 2003.
Condition 8
The parking arrangements as shown, including those suitable for disabled persons in drawing reference 4106.002 A received on 13th May 2003, must be fully made up and available for use prior to the use of the site as proposed.
Condition 9
The internal layout, facilities and means of access into the building must be suitable for use by unaccompanied wheelchair users.
Condition 10
Prior to the commencement of works on site the applicant must have approved by the Planning Committee, following discussion with the Department of Transport, detailed calculations of surface water flow into the detention basin to ensure that such can accommodate the proposed discharge.
Condition 11
The catering facilities shown in the proposed internal layout may be operational only when the remainder of the building and site are open to the public.
