24 July 2003 · Planning Committee
Michael Car Centre, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ab
The proposal involved replacing an existing sales and administration building at the Michael Car Centre, a commercial car sales site on Main Road in Kirk Michael, with a new building of approximately 67m² floor area, site resurfacing, and creation of a dedicated on-site customer parking area with a single access point.…
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The officer's report noted that a previous application (PA 02/1880/B) was refused but a later one (PA 02/2513/B) for roadside parking was withdrawn, with no precedent for on-site parking.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing numbers AT 555.1 and AT 555.2 Rev 2.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
No surface water to foul sewer
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Parking availability
Prior to the occupation of the new administration building, the customer parking area must be available for use and retained only as a customer parking area.
No adverse traffic impacts, subject to closing existing access across footway
No objection subject to connection to public sewer and no surface water to foul sewer
DOT Drainage Division has no objection subject to sewer connection and surface water management conditions. DOT Highways has no objection subject to access and parking conditions. Michael Commissioners object due to safety concerns over roadside parking and access. Disability Access Office provides accessibility recommendations without stating objection.
Key concern: Roadside frontage inadequate leading to footpath obstruction and safety issues
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection In principle subject to:; It is recommended that the applicant contacts the Drainage Division to discuss the disposal of surface water from the proposed development, particularly the installation of a petrol interceptor on the site.
Conditions requested: The proposed development must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division and on terms and conditions, which must be agreed with the Division PRIOR to the commencement of any building works. All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport's 'Manx Sewers for Adoption' and all necessary inspections/surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer's expense.; There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s).
Department of Transport Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts, subject to the imposition of the following conditions:; In the interests of road safety.
Conditions requested: On completion of the proposed customer parking area to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority after consultation with the Highway Authority, the existing access across the footway along the site frontage shall be closed off to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority after consultation with the Highway Authority.
Michael Commissioners
ObjectionOBJECTION; The Commissioners with 1 'no objection' from Mr M A Craine, strongly object to the submitted plans based upon safety issues.
Conditions requested: Low wall built in keeping with the existing adjacent stone wall which would help prohibit the access of vehicles onto the property over the whole frontage
Disability Access Office
No CommentEntrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; All reception counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users.; Toilet facilities should include the provision of a disabled toilet.
Conditions requested: Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; All reception counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users.; Toilet facilities should include the provision of a disabled toilet.; Where parking is included, provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places in line with the table below: Up to 200 spaces | 5% of car park (min 3 spaces); Over 200 spaces | 4% of car park plus 4 spaces
