29 November 2017 · Committee
Public Open Space, Church Close, Lonan, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7jy
Permission was granted for the installation of children's playground equipment on a parcel of public open space at Church Close, Lonan, Laxey. The site is an almost rectangular, sloping piece of underdeveloped land at the southernmost point of Church Close, which was originally allocated as public open space when the housing estate was developed. The application was considered by committee and permitted on 29 November 2017. The officer's report identified the principle of development, potential impact on neighbouring amenities, visual impact on the area, and highway safety as the main planning issues to be assessed. The site is bounded by timber fencing on its northern, western, and eastern sides, with landscaping along the southern boundary. Two previous planning applications relating to the site were noted in the planning history.
The application was permitted by committee on 29 November 2017. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning issues considered included the principle of development, impact on neighbouring amenities, visual impact on the area, and highway safety.
General Policy 2
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, 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
Recreation Policy 4
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Recreation Policy 4: Open Space must be provided on site or conveniently close to the development which it is intended to serve, and should be easily accessible by foot and public transport.
Proposed Predominately Residential
Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
