20 October 2006 · Delegated
Unit, Unit 15a, Tromode Estate, Tromode, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4rg
This application sought permission for the continued use of Unit 15a at Tromode Estate, Carrs Lane, Douglas, as a car workshop and sales premises. The application was permitted on 20 October 2006 under delegated authority. The officer noted that the estate's overall character had become increasingly mixed, with uses ranging from car body repairs to furniture sales, and that the car workshop and sales use fitted within this context. The business was found not to be unduly affecting the operation of other units on the estate, and the unit had dedicated customer parking spaces in addition to general estate parking. Three conditions were attached to the permission.
Permission was granted for the continued use of Unit 15a Tromode Estate as a car workshop and sales unit. The officer found that the business was not unduly affecting other units or businesses on the estate, and that the wider estate already accommodated a diverse range of uses. The decision was made under delegated authority.
Policy O/I/P/3 of Onchan Plan
Where land is designated for industry, the accepted use of this land will be for light industrial purposes as is defined in the 1982 Development Plan Order
Condition 1
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Condition 2
This approval relates to drawing no. 55/0/1 and 55/12/8 date stamped the 1st September 2006.
Condition 3
Unless approved by a subsequent planning application the repair of vehicles within the application site is hereby limited to vehicles that are to be sold from the site.
