Erection of HQ building for British Red Cross (IOM Branch) with associated parking and landscaping

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓New headquarters building proposed for the British Red Cross (Isle of Man Branch)
• ✓Site is a vacant development plot at the Isle of Man Business Park, Douglas
• ✓Associated parking and landscaping included in the proposal
• ✓Decision made by the Planning Committee
• ✓Officer recommended approval
• ✓parking

This application sought permission to erect a headquarters building for the British Red Cross (Isle of Man Branch) on a vacant plot at the Isle of Man Business Park in Douglas, Braddan. The proposal included associated parking and landscaping. The Planning Committee granted permission on 6 March 2006, in line with the officer's recommendation. The decision was subject to five conditions, though the content of those conditions is not detailed in the available evidence. The site had one item of relevant planning history under reference 98/00716/B.

The Planning Committee permitted the application on 6 March 2006. The officer also recommended approval. Five conditions were attached to the permission, though the specific details of those conditions are not available in the supplied evidence.

Policies Assessed (1)

Conditions (5)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing 01, 110B and 111C all received on 31st October 2005.

3. 3

   Condition 3

   1) The proposed building must be connected to the public sewers in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division. All Drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport’s “Manx Sewers for Adoption" and all necessary inspections / surveys (including CCTV) are to be carried out at the developer's expense. A communication fee will be payable to the Department of Transport in respect of this drainage connection. Note: It is legal requirement under the Sewerage Act 1999 that the Department (as the drainage Authority) be advised, in advance, of the date of the connection of the building to the public sewers.

4. 4

   Condition 4

   2) There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.

5. 5

   Condition 5

   3) It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses. Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation.

Planning History (1)

Documents (23)