3 February 2025 · Delegated
Area Southwest Of Grandstand, Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6da
This application sought permission to create additional hardstanding on a grassed area to the south-west of the TT Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, for use as a winners enclosure. The site sits within land designated for civic, cultural or other use and is surrounded by Nobles Park. The application was approved by the Acting Head of Development Management on 3 February 2025 under delegated authority. The decision was made in accordance with relevant planning policies and is subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by the Acting Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The proposal involved creating hardstanding on a grassed area behind the TT Grandstand, which is designated for civic, cultural or other use. The decision was made on 3 February 2025 and is subject to two conditions.
The use of Nobles Park to support TT and Manx Grand Prix related uses will normally be supported, while applying the appropriate protection measures to open space and associated leisure and recreational facilities.
Area Plan for the East 2020
protect and enhance landscape and nature conservation value
IOM Strategic Plan 2016
general design standards (b, c, d, g, h, i)
IOM 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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The proposed hardstanding hereby approved shall match in colour and materials the adjacent winners enclosure hardstanding.
