3 August 2004 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M.J. McCauley)
42, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qs
The proposal involved demolishing parts of an existing poor-quality single-storey office unit and extensions, removing the existing roof, and adding four new bays to create three light industrial units within a consistent height building on a 50m x 90m site in Springvalley Industrial Estate.
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The site is a large 50m by 90m area in the northeastern side of Spring Valley Industrial Estate with a long industrial building and poor quality single storey extensions.
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 the demolition of parts of the existing building and new extensions and reorganisation of the site and the building all as shown in the following drawings: 03/1991/03 and 03/1991/05 both received on 7th June, 2003 1991/01a and 04, 03/1991/04 both received on 24th June, 2004 and 03/1991/06b and 03/1991/07b both received on 7th July, 2004.
Use restriction
The buildings may only be used for light industrial purposes.
Drainage and sewer connection
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. It is also a legal requirement under the Sewerage Act 1999 that the Department (as the drainage Authority) be advised, in advance, of the date of connection of each dwelling to the public sewer(s). NOTE Communication Fees will be payable to the Department of Transport in respect of each unit.
Surface water discharge
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer. NOTE the applicant is requested to supply the Drainage Division with a copy of any Building Control Application in relation to the surface water discharge from this development.
No adverse traffic impacts
recommend approval of the above application
NO OBJECTION in principle subject to conditions on sewer connections and no surface water discharge to foul sewers
Recommend: Approve (after amendments)
Multiple consultees including Braddan Parish Commissioners, DOT Highways, Drainage Division, and Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service responded to application 04/01170/B for alterations and extensions to create 3 industrial units at Unit 48 Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Braddan, with all ultimately recommending approval subject to conditions.
Key concern: means of escape from proposed first floor office in unit 1 is through the open mezzanine level and is inherently unsafe in the event of fire
Braddan Parish Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend approval of the above application.
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION In principle subject to:
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 (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.; The applicant is requested to supply the Division a copy of any Building Control Application in relation to the surface water discharge from this development.
DOT Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts
Conditions requested: All construction details within the highway shall be constructed in compliance with Manx Roads 2.; The applicant must obtain approval from the Operations Section of the Department of Transport before carrying out any work within the highway.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
ObjectionRecommend refusal as means of escape from proposed first floor office in unit 1 is through the open mezzanine level and is inherently unsafe in the event of fire; Applicant to Consult with Fire Safety Department to discuss fire precautions in the premises with particular attention to the tea room in unit 2 on the ground floor
Conditions requested: ARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH REGARD TO ALL THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THESE PREMISES.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
No ObjectionNo longer object. Had meeting with Leon Smith and now happy with changes are happy to withdraw objection
