13 January 2006 · Planning Committee
Land Between New Prison Site And Former Airship Hangar Site, Jurby Airfield, Jurby Industrial Estate, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bd
The proposal involved building a multi-storey clubhouse and a permanent kart racing track on a grassed area at Jurby Airfield, between the new prison site and former airship hangar, to replace an informal coned-out track on the runway used by the IOM Kart Racing Association.
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The officer noted the site is a grassed area within Jurby Airfield already used for informal kart racing in the southwest corner, and this proposal provides a permanent safer track without increasing …
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of a clubhouse with associated toilet, store, office and administration facilities together with a kart racing track as shown on drawing numbers 5026/1; 5026/2 and 5026/3 date stamped 4th March 2005.
Materials approval
Prior to the erection of the building, samples of the proposed facing and roofing materials to be used (including details of the colour finishes to be used in construction of the external surfaces of the building) must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Once approved the development shall be carried out only in full accordance with such approved details or any approved amendments.
Disabled access ramp
Prior to the building becoming operational, a disabled access ramp into the building must be provided in full accordance with details to be submitted and approved in writing by the Planning Authority; thereafter no alterations shall be made to the access ramp without the prior written approval of the Planning Authority.
Landscaping scheme
Within six months of the first use of the building, trees and shrubs shall be planted in accordance with a scheme which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Any trees or shrubs removed, dying, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased within five years of planting shall be replaced as soon as practicable by trees or shrubs of similar size and species to those originally required to be planted.
Floodlights hours
The floodlights shall only be operated between the hours of 8.00am and 9.30pm. The only exception will be in connection with the 1x 24 hour event per annum.
Bird nesting restriction
No development should take place between 1st March and 31st July to protect ground-nesting birds.
Fencing details
Prior to the erection of the fencing, details of the fencing (including details of the colour coating) required as part of the development hereby approved must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Within one month of the erection of the fencing it shall be colour coated in accordance with the approved details.
Noise audibility
No noise from the vehicles on the kart track shall be clearly audible at any residential property and/or within the prison wall outside 0900-2100 hours, with the exception of condition 10 below.
Noise limit 1 event/year
The specific noise source level emitted from the kart track, shall not exceed LAeq, 1 hour - 55 db daytime (0900-2300 and LAeq, 1 hour - 45 db night-time (2300-0900) measured at any residential property and/or within the prison wall at positions which are outside any buildings where people could be affected for more than 1 event per annum.
Noise limit 2 events/month
The specific noise source level emitted from the kart track, shall not exceed LAeq, 1 hour - 55db daytime (0900-1800) measured at any residential property and/or within the prison wall at positions which are outside any buildings where people could be affected for more than 2 daily events per month.
Noise rating daytime routine
The rating level of noise emitted from the kart racing track, other than specified in conditions 10 and 11 above, shall not exceed LAeq, 1 hour - 37 db between 0900-1800 hours measured at any residential property and/or within the prison wall at positions which are outside any buildings where people could be affected.
Noise rating evening routine
The rating level of noise emitted from the kart racing track, other than specified in conditions 10 and 11 above, shall not exceed LAeq, 1 hour - 32 db between 1800-2100 measured at any residential property and/or within the prison wall at positions which are outside any buildings where people could be affected.
Floodlighting details
Prior to the commencement of works, further details of any external floodlighting scheme (including details of the height of the floodlights, colour coating of columns, directional control and spillage of light) required as part of the development hereby approved must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The Planning Authority will need to be satisfied that the lighting scheme proposed is the minimum required for working purposes and that it minimises potential pollution from glow and spillage.
Kart track hours
The Kart Track shall only be used between the hours of 0900 - 2100 except for 1 x 24 hour event per annum.
no adverse traffic impacts
no objections
no objection subject to no works 1st March-31st July for ground-nesting birds and track placement in bomb hole
see notes on water connections
Multiple statutory consultees responded to the planning application for a kart racing track and clubhouse at Jurby Industrial Estate, with most raising no objections subject to conditions on water connections, wildlife protection, noise mitigation, fire safety, and disability acc…
Key concern: predicted noise level at the new prison will be in a range of 35 to 43 Db likely to cause some nuisance to staff and prisoners
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required, the applicant should contact the IoMWA Planning and Projects Section, tel. 69 59 58
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.
Isle of Man Prison Service
Conditional No ObjectionOur opinion is that this is likely to cause some nuisance to staff and prisoners.; We would like to see written confirmation from the applicants that the car parking, paddock and access arrangements for the proposed track will not interfere with the security and facilities of the prison.
Conditions requested: written confirmation from the applicants that the car parking, paddock and access arrangements for the proposed track will not interfere with the security and facilities of the prison; discuss this further with Steve Renton in order that we can further explore the possible attenuation of noise levels due to the prison wall and buildings; be involved in discussions about the conditions recommended by Steve Renton to limit the noise nuisance to prisoners
DAFF Wildlife and Conservation Division
No ObjectionThe Department has discussed this application with the applicant and do not object to it, having agreed to the following
Conditions requested: no works should take place between 1st March and 31st July to protect ground-nesting birds; the ‘bomb hole’ will be retained, with the proposed track running through this depression. The exact placement of the track within the depression should be marked in consultation with DAFF
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionConditions requested: APPLICANT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITH REGARD TO THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS PROPOSED BUILDING AND IS USES
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionConditions requested: provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places in line with the table below; Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user; All reception counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users; Where public toilet facilities are provided this should include the provision of a disabled toilet
