10 February 2011 · Council of Ministers
292, Jurby Industrial Estate, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bd
The proposal involves replacing the existing poor-condition asbestos cement cladding on Hanger 292 with standard metal profile sheets coloured to match adjacent renovated units, including blue corner flashings for identification, and adding a new access door on the western elevation to improve internal storage efficien…
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The inspector concurred with the Planning Division that 'the renovations of the building with a metal profile sheeting matching those used on other nearby buildings would improve the appearance of the…
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Classifies Jurby as a 'Service Village' where area plans define boundaries to maintain and increase employment opportunities. The site, though zoned 'Airfield', supports existing industrial storage use consistent with nearby units, and the proposal enhances this use without conflict.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiry of four years from the date of this permission.
The proposed cladding is the standard type found on a number of other hangers on the estate; the colours would match those on existing units that have already been renovated. The access door would improve the use of internal storage space; the scheme would improve the appearance of the industrial estate as a whole.
No objections.
No adverse traffic impacts.
Highways Division and Jurby Parish Commissioners both responded with no objections to application 10/01675/B for cladding works and creation of an additional access at Hangar 292, Jurby Airfield.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto
The original application 10/01675/B for replacing asbestos cement cladding with metal profile sheets and adding a new access door at Hanger 292, Jurby Airfield Industrial Estate was refused (implied by appeal context), though portal indicates permitted (possible post-appeal outcome). The appellant argued the cladding matches standard on other hangers and improves appearance, with the door enhancing internal storage. The inspector concurred fully with these points after written representations and site visit on 17 January 2011, finding the scheme improves the industrial estate's appearance and functionality. No objections from Jurby Parish Commissioners. The inspector recommended granting permission subject to a standard commencement condition.
Precedent Value
This appeal shows that minor renovations standardising appearance and functionality on established industrial estates are likely to succeed, especially with internal government support and no third-party objections.
Inspector: David G Hollis
