14 July 2010 · Delegated
Dance Studio, Onchan Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1hu
This retrospective application sought permission to replace an existing window with a door at the Squash Courts in Onchan Park, Onchan. The work had already been carried out before the application was submitted. The application was assessed by case officer Mr A Holmes and the officer recommended approval. The Senior Planning Officer, Mrs C Dudley, granted permission on 14 July 2010 under delegated authority. Permission was granted with two conditions.
The Department of Infrastructure approved this retrospective application on 14 July 2010. The proposal involved a straightforward like-for-like alteration to the building's exterior, replacing a window with a door at the squash club. The decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, with two conditions attached.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
one policy that is considered specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application
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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to drawing no.s ODc/BTP/10/100 and ODC/BTP/10/301 date stamped the 27th May 2010.
