15 December 2004 · Governor in Council
Unit 230, Jurby Industrial Estate, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bd
The site is Hangar Hut 230, one of the original larger hangar buildings from the former RAF airfield now part of Jurby Industrial Estate. The proposal sought to replace the gable ends, shorten the building by one bay, and reclad it in colours matching nearby reclad hangars to improve visual amenity.
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The Planning Inspector examined the proposals under Schedule 1, paragraph 8 of the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 and inspected the site on 11 October 2004.
Time limit
the development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of 4 years from the date of this notice
Approved drawings
this approval relates to drawing nos 4744-01, 4744-02, 4744-03 rev A and 4744-04 rev A date stamped the (insert appropriate date)
no views on the application, having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts
no objections
acceptable and supported subject to conditions
Both Highways Division and Jurby Parish Commissioners responded with no objections to the application.
Highways Division, Department of Transport
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
The application by the Department of Local Government and the Environment sought approval for refurbishing Hangar 230 on Jurby Industrial Estate, a former RAF airfield, by replacing gable ends, shortening the building, and recladding it in colours matching nearby hangars. The Department argued the proposals would improve visual amenity with no harmful impact on the industrial surroundings. The inspector inspected the site, noted consistency with similar recladding on adjoining hangars, and found the refurbishment would enhance the structure's appearance. No objections were received from statutory bodies or individuals. The inspector recommended granting permission subject to standard time limit and drawing conditions.
Precedent Value
This sets precedent that minor refurbishments improving appearance and matching existing industrial developments on former airfields zoned under 1982 Plan are likely to be approved without objection. Applicants should provide drawings showing material consistency.
Inspector: R E Wilson
