29 May 2019 · Committee
Isle Of Man Education, Kirk Michael Primary School, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1aj
This retrospective application sought permission for the additional use of part of Kirk Michael School's grounds for the parking of up to two minibuses. The parking area is accessed directly from the main road and operates as part of a one-way school layby system. The site falls within the Kirk Michael Conservation Area. The officer's report identified the main planning issues as the impact on the school's day-to-day operations, visual impact on the streetscene and Conservation Area, and highway safety. An amended site plan and additional supporting letter were submitted during the course of the application. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 29 May 2019, subject to one condition.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The key planning issues considered included the effect on the school's day-to-day operations, visual impact on the streetscene and the Kirk Michael Conservation Area, and highway safety. The application was submitted retrospectively and was permitted subject to one condition.
General Policy 2
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan
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
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Condition 1
The proposed additional use of the site for the parking of minibuses, hereby approved, shall be restricted to within the hatched area shown on the submitted Site Plan date-stamped and received 15/01/2019. This area shall be restricted to a maximum of 2 minibuses parked on the site at any one time.
