26 September 2019 · Delegated
Ballakermeen High School, St. Catherines Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4be
Permission was granted for the erection of a 10-cycle bike shelter at Ballakermeen High School, St Catherines Drive, Douglas, Isle of Man. The main planning consideration was whether the shelter would harm the visual amenities of the school or affect neighbouring properties. The officer concluded that, due to the shelter's location and the presence of mature hedging that largely screens it from view, the impact on both the school and nearby properties would be minimal. The decision was made under delegated authority by a Principal Planner and is subject to one condition.
The application was approved by a delegated Principal Planner. The key planning consideration was the potential visual impact on Ballakermeen High School and neighbouring properties. The officer found that the shelter's position and screening by mature hedging meant its impact would be minimal.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
