Site At, Oatlands Quarry, Oatlands Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1ef
The proposal seeks combined full and approval in principle permission for 17 industrial units totalling 3,867 sqm on previously developed former quarry land at Oatlands Farm, Santon, including full approval for four units (14,15,19,20) in Area A plus retrospective uses, and outline for 13 units in Area B.
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Commented on cycling/motorcycle parking, pedestrian routes, internal layout, EV charging, disabled bays, and bins - concerns addressed by agent amendments.
No objection subject to conditions for landscape plan, lizard hibernacula, bird nest boxes, sensitive lighting, tree/habitat protection; confirmed Ecology Vannin PEAR in order.
Highway Services raised concerns about parking, pedestrian safety, and site facilities which the agent has addressed in revised plans; Ecosystem Policy Team has no objection subject to conditions for landscaping, wildlife mitigation, and protective measures.
Key concern: Loss of habitats for legally protected species (common lizards, frogs, breeding birds) requiring avoidance/mitigation
Highway Services
"Cycling/motorcycle parking - secure sheltered cycle parking should be provided across the site, and motorcycle parking bays should be provided within the layout."; "There are no pedestrian routes across the site from the main entrances to the unit front doors. As such, pedestrians will be conflict with large and private vehicles."; "Electric Vehicle charging bays should be considered on the site to mitigate the carbon output of the site"
Conditions requested: Secure sheltered cycle parking across site; Motorcycle parking bays within layout; Assess and ensure safe pedestrian/cycle route to A5 bus stops; Reconsider internal layout for Units 21/22 service space; Marked pedestrian routes, zebra crossings, space to unit doors; EV charging bays to mitigate carbon output; At least 5% of bays marked as disabled and larger size; Bin storage areas for all units
Ecosystem Policy Team
Conditional No Objection"The Ecosystem Policy Team will therefore be requesting a landscape plan as a condition on approval. The plan should contain details of the species that are to be planted. Native or other well-established species would be appropriate"; "a new common lizard hibernacula to be created to compensate for the loss of existing refugia features"; "a total of 2 nest boxes would be appropriate. These should be an open fronted design and fixed to the north elevation of the buildings"
Conditions requested: No external lighting unless sensitive lighting plan submitted and approved, following Bat Conservation Trust and Institute of Lighting Professionals Guidance Note 8/23 on Bats and Artificial Lighting (2023); No works to commence unless soft landscaping plan submitted and approved in writing (details of species - native/well-established, common lizard hibernacula); No works to commence unless bird nest box plan submitted and approved (2 open-fronted boxes on north elevation facing away from parking); No works to commence unless tree and habitat protection plan for construction period submitted and approved
