17 October 2011 · Planning Committee
Bridge Works, South Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5aj
The proposal seeks approval in principle to redevelop a linear site occupied by low-grade vacant commercial buildings (formerly tyre/exhaust workshops) with residential units, without details of siting, design, or layout at this stage.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, noting conflict with light industrial zoning in the Douglas Local Plan, but found the principle of residential redevelopment a…
Multiple statutory consultees including DOI Highways, Douglas Borough Council, Manx Electricity Authority, Douglas Borough Drainage, and DEFA Fisheries provided responses to the approval in principle application, with most raising no objection subject to conditions while DEFA Fis…
Key concern: development within 8m of watercourse violating Environment Policy 7d
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionThe site can be developed within its class use with no improvement to the existing access; this application is providing visibility of 90m to the west and to the east the nearside kerbline is visible at the zebra crossing, traffic approaching from the roundabout to the east is visible at about 65m; A condition should be included to have the applicant enter into a legal agreement with the land owner to maintain the visibility splay.
Conditions requested: applicant to enter into a legal agreement with the land owner to maintain the visibility splay
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application.; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application
Douglas Borough Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in Principle subject to:-; Drainage Layout Required
Conditions requested: The proposed development must be connected to the public sewer(s); Full details of the foul and surface water disposal routes from this development must be agreed with Douglas Borough Council’s Drainage Section prior to commencement of construction work on site; NO groundwater will be permitted into any public foul sewer
DEFA Fisheries
ObjectionAny proposed development must be a minimum distance of 8 metres from the watercourse in order to minimise the risk of damage or disturbance.; Therefore the application does not comply with guidance set out in Isle of Man strategic plan (Environment Policy 7d)
Conditions requested: complete the attached questionnaire; ensure a full method statement is forwarded to Fisheries for comment and review well in advance of commencing on site; minimum distance of 8 metres from the watercourse; Measures must be in place during any construction works to safeguard the nearby watercourse from any run-off and sedimentation
Douglas Borough Council Public Works Committee
No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application
