21 January 2009 · Acting Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Race Side Turbine House, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ar
The application sought retrospective permission to change the use of Glen Mill, a large former power station building in Laxey village, from a store to a warehouse, workshop and offices for a flooring and distribution contractor business employing up to 12 staff with limited customer visits during normal working hours.…
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The site is zoned 'Mixed Use' (Res/Ind/Off/Rec) under the Laxey and Lonan Local Plan, making industrial-type uses appropriate.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning provided it meets criteria on siting, scale, amenity, access, parking, traffic safety and no adverse impacts on landscape, habitats or residents. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant due to its fit with mixed-use zoning, existing car park provision across the river, no highway objections, limited traffic from 12 employees and few customers, and no harm to Conservation Area character or neighbouring amenities.
Plans approval
This approval relates to the change of use from store to warehouse, workshop and offices as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 4245/L1, 4245/S1 and 4245/P1 all received on 20th November 2008.
Do not oppose
Approved
Highways Division has no objection to the change of use at Glen Mill. Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the above planning application
