21 March 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Unit 1, Springham Park, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qu
Dixons Retail PLC proposed installing ground-mounted air conditioning condensers on the northern and southern elevations of their existing large retail unit (32m x 30m x 8.8m high with sheeted cladding), enclosed by 2.1m high palisade fencing, plus 1.2m x 1.5m louvre panels at 4.3m height on the northern elevation.
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The officer considered the proposal against General Policy 2, which permits development in line with zoning if it respects the site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design/landscaping and does…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land use zoning and other policies, provided it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design/landscaping/space around buildings; does not adversely affect surrounding landscape/townscape character; does not adversely affect amenity of local residents or character of locality. Officer assessed proposal complies as visual impact mitigated by land levels/banking/trees/enclosure, no noise nuisance to residences, ancillary to approved retail use in industrial area.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the installation of air conditioning equipment as shown in drawings 102, 103 and 104 and the information regarding the air conditioning unit, all received on 20th January, 2012 and 101A received on 15th February, 2012.
no objection to the application
would not anticipate noise nuisance from this plant; similar equipment at Pets at Home has not resulted in complaints
Environmental Protection Officer assessed noise levels from proposed condensers and anticipated no noise nuisance. Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objection.
Environmental Protection Unit
No ObjectionI would not anticipate noise nuisance from this plant.; Basic calculation indicates a noise level of no more than 40 dB LAeq at the facade of nearest residential premises; noise level of less than 40 dB LAeq at the facade of neighbouring residential premises, which is the level recommended by WHO to prevent sleep disturbance.; this has not resulted in any complaints, this is also a good indication that noise nuisance is not likely.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners had no objection to the following planning applications:- PA12 00079 - Dixons Retail PLC
