15 October 2014 · Delegated
Isle Of Man Education, Arbory School, Main Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4lh
Permission was granted for the formation of a vegetable garden, including an associated path, landscaping, shed, greenhouse, and polytunnel at Arbory School in Ballabeg, Isle of Man. The application was submitted by the Department of Education and Children. The site occupies a parcel of land of less than half an acre within the school's curtilage, located in the north-western part of the upper playing fields. The main planning consideration identified in the officer's report was the visual amenity of the locality. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved subject to one condition.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application, subject to one condition. The key planning consideration was the visual amenity of the locality, and the proposal was found acceptable on that basis.
It is proposed that the site adjacent to Arbory Primary School be designated for educational purposes to allow for the future needs of the school including traffic management works, and the provision of school/community sports hall facilities.
Area Plan for the South 2013
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
