17 March 2017 · Delegated
Main Road Playground, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ad
Permission was granted for the installation of play equipment at the Main Road Playground in Kirk Michael, Isle of Man. The application was assessed against planning standards set out in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. The case officer recommended approval, finding the proposal to be acceptable in terms of general development and environmental policy. The decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority. The officer found the proposal to be in accordance with the relevant planning standards in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
General Policy 2
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Environmental Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, the department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
