30 June 2005 · Committee
Unit 1/6, Old Quarry, Douglas Head Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5bf
This application sought permission to change the use of a unit at the Old Quarry Douglas Head Industrial Estate from industrial use to retail car sales and car repairs. The site occupies part of a former quarry on the south side of Head Road, where an industrial building already stands. The case officer recommended refusal, identifying two main concerns: whether the site could provide adequate parking for the proposed retail and repair use, and whether car repair activity would have an unacceptable impact on other users in the vicinity. The application was refused by committee on 30 June 2005, consistent with the officer's recommendation.
The application was refused by committee on 30 June 2005. The officer had also recommended refusal, citing concerns about the adequacy of parking space and the impact that car repair activity could have on nearby users.
