16 February 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Aalin Court, Port Way, Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2aj
The proposal was for a new industrial unit measuring 28m long by 10m wide, with eaves height 4.8m and ridge height 6.3m, constructed with blockwork up to 2.55m and green cladding above, on a site within the Balthane Industrial Estate to the rear of two residential properties, The Court and Ben The Hoose.
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The officer noted the site is within an industrial area but highlighted inadequate access for emergency vehicles along the lane from the estate road past Ben The Hoose and The Court to the site, with …
concerned about Fire Service access; recommends applicant consult Fire Safety Department
applicant should contact for water supply connection
no objection
do not oppose
do not object
Multiple statutory consultees responded to planning application 06/02117/B for an industrial unit at Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla, with mixed views including no objections from Drainage Division (conditional), Highways Division (one no opposition, one objection), Malew Parish (no objection), and concerns from Fire Service and Water Authority.
Key concern: difficulties in relation to fire service access to the proposed development
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
Conditions requested: 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 Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions; it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses
Conditions requested: applicant contacts the Division to discuss the possibility of a connection with the public foul sewer; 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); Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Department of Transport, Highways Division
ObjectionObjection; The planning application has not detailed where the off street parking area is located to support this development
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners wish to notify you that they do not object to this Planning Application
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY BE DIFFICULTIES IN RELATION TO FIRE SERVICE ACCESS TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Conditions requested: the applicant consults the Fire Safety Department to discuss possible solutions to this problem
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Conditions requested: the applicant consults the Fire Safety Department to discuss the fire precautions
