17 March 2017 · Delegated
Ellisons Green, Cannan Avenue, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ha
This application sought permission to install play equipment at Ellison's Green, Cannan Avenue, Kirk Michael on the Isle of Man. The site was described in the officer's report as a large strip of existing grassed open space, predominantly lawned with only small areas of hard standing. The application was recommended for approval by the case officer and was permitted on 17 March 2017 by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. Permission was granted subject to two conditions.
The application was permitted by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority. Permission was granted subject to two conditions. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision matched that recommendation.
Recreational Policy 1
standards towards ensuring that suitable recreational space is made available
Recreation Policy 1: Area Plans should incorporate an assessment of the indoor and outdoor sport and recreation needs of the plan area, and the wider context and include proposals to: retain existing sporting facilities and open space provision unless alternative provision of equivalent community benefit and of equivalent or better accessibility is made available; identify suitable sites to make good any deficiency in provision both for existing and future residents of the area; and ensure appropriate provision is made as part of any proposed residential development, in accordance with the Open Space Standards set out in Appendix 6 to the Plan, related to the needs generated by the development, unless the specific housing provision within the development justifies a reduced provision in relation to specific types of open space requirement. 10.3.5 In certain circumstances it may be beneficial to allow the redevelopment of areas of underused, poorly maintained or inappropriately located open space. Development on such areas will only be permitted where alternative provision can be made. However, the new open space must be easily accessible to the local community and be at least equiv alent in terms of type, quantity and quality to that which is being replaced.
General Policy 2
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
No trees to be planted within 3m of any utility services which pass through the site.
