20 June 2014 · Delegated
Isle Of Man Education, Rushen Primary School, Church Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5lw
This application sought permission to relocate a nursery classroom unit at Rushen Primary School on Church Road, Port St Mary. The school is a sizeable building that has been extended considerably over the years, set close to the highway with large playing fields to the rear and side. The officer's assessment focused on whether the relocated unit was compatible with the school use, and whether it would harm the character and appearance of the site or neighbouring properties. The unit would be visible from the public road but was considered to read as part of the existing building. The application was approved by delegated decision on 20 June 2014, with two conditions attached.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the relocation of the nursery classroom unit at Rushen Primary School. Key considerations included the use of the site, compatibility of uses, and the impact on the character and appearance of the school. The unit would be visible from the road but would be read as part of the existing building, which was found acceptable.
Community Policy 5 of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
Permission will generally be given for proposals to improve or extend existing schools
Community Policy 5: Permission will generally be given for proposals to improve or extend existing schools and institutions of higher education and to build new schools, subject to their being sited and designed in accordance with the other policies of this plan, having particular regard to the potential for community use of the buildings and the associated Open Space. 10.11 Community Health Care Facilities 10.11.1 Health care facilities such as nursing homes, residential homes, or training centres are usually sited within residential areas, but can generate activity and traffic which has detrimental effects on the amenity and character of these areas. The following policy is therefore adopted.
Community Facility Proposal 3 of The Area Plan for the South 2013
designated for educational purposes to allow for the future needs of the school
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 classroom may remain in place for a temporary period expiring on 30th June, 2018 after which time it must be removed from the site unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.
