17 October 2011 · Secretary to the Planning Committee (E J Callow)
Plot 8 Middle River Industrial Estate, Pulrose Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1al
The application sought full planning approval for a 50m x 30m composting slab with water recycling via interceptor and submersible pump, overflow to Middle River outfall, and a new 2m high double gated fence at an industrial site adjacent to the civic amenity site.
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The application was deemed withdrawn because information requested by the planning office to assist in determination remained outstanding.
Waste Policy 1
Requires waste facilities to demonstrate need per Waste Strategy, no unacceptable amenity impacts (visual, dust, noise), no adverse effects on environment/heritage/water, acceptable access/highway safety, and EIA submission. Officer required full EIA to test proposal against all criteria (a-g), particularly amenity, environmental effects, leachate, and need; unprovided.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development harming amenity via airborne pollutants, odour, noise. Cited in environmental report assessing noise/bioaerosol risks to school/offices; comprehensive assessment needed but not submitted.
No objection in principle subject to no pollution, no surface water to foul sewers, outfall per Manx Sewers for Adoption, and DEFA discharge licence
No objection
DEFA Environmental Protection Unit raised significant concerns about noise, odour, and bioaerosol risks to nearby school, offices, and residences, recommending a comprehensive environmental impact assessment.
Key concern: risk of noise nuisance, bioaerosol hazard, and odour to nearby school and residences
DEFA Environmental Protection Unit
ObjectionThere is risk of noise nuisance to adjacent offices, local school and residential premises depending on plant to be operated on site.; There is concern in respect of bioaerosol hazard to adjacent offices and public area of civic amenity site.; A more comprehensive environmental impact assessment is recommended particularly in respect of noise and a site specific bioaerosol risk assessment (SSBRA)
Conditions requested: more comprehensive environmental impact assessment particularly in respect of noise; site specific bioaerosol risk assessment (SSBRA) if greater than 1,000 cubic metres of waste on site
Douglas Borough Engineer and Surveyor
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Douglas Borough Council Drainage Services
Conditional No ObjectionNo objection in Principle subject to: - No Pollution; Standard Surface Water Condition
Conditions requested: No discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses; NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed slab to any foul drainage system(s); outfall structure must be constructed in accordance with 'Manx Sewers for adoption' including velocity flow controls; consult DEFA with regards to licensing provision for discharge consent to Middle River
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application.; request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority.
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority; contact Network Operations Department (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents (Tel. 687766); All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6
