29 November 2023 · Delegated
Isle Of Man Government, Department Of Infrastructure, Vehicle Testing Centre, Ballafletcher Road, Cronkbourne, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qj
The application related to condition 10 of planning permission 21/01368/B, which required an Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plans to be approved before development could begin. The submitted documents — AMS-031023, TP-031023-P1, and TP-031023-P2 — set out how trees and habitats on the site would be protected during construction, in line with the recommendations of BS5837:2012 (Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction). The council's forestry officers were consulted and confirmed they were satisfied with the level of detail provided. The documents were judged sufficient to achieve the protection outcomes required by the condition.
The forestry officers confirmed the submitted Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plans provided an adequate level of detail and met the requirements of condition 10. The application was approved on a delegated basis, consistent with the officer's recommendation.
Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - recommendations
adhering to the recommendations of BS5837:2012
