Appeal Planning Approval Notice

Department of Local Government and the Environment

Rheynn Reiltys Ynnydagh as y Chymmyltaght

Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Tel: (01624) 685859 Fax: (01624) 685873 E-mail: [email protected] Chief Executive K. A. Kinrade

Please reply to the Chief Executive

Our ref: KK/MC

20th November 2006.

Dear Sir/Madam,

ON APPEAL: PA05/92127 – Colby A.F.C. Limited – Approval in principle for creation of football ground with associated facilities, Field 424828, South of Colby Station, Station Road, Colby, Arbory

I refer to the recent appeal hearing in respect of the above planning application.

In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 7(5) of Schedule 1 to the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982, I am enclosing herewith a copy of the report of the person appointed to hear this appeal.

I am directed to advise you that the Hon. S. C. Rodan, who has been appointed to act as deputy to the Minister for Local Government and the Environment in relation to this planning appeal, has agreed to accept the recommendation of the appointed person. Accordingly, he has directed that the appeal be dismissed and that the decision of the Planning Committee to approve the application be confirmed subject to amended conditions of approval. Formal notice of this decision is attached.

Yours faithfully,

K. Kinrade

Chief Executive.

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Circulation List - PA05/92127

1. Mr. R. Dixon, President, Colby AFC, New Haven, Shore Road, Port St. Mary, IM9 5LZ;
2. Miss M. Rhodes, Greenbank, Station Road, Colby;
3. P. J. Cringle, Cummal Coar, 5 Croit-e-Cubbon, Colby, IM9 4NN;
4. Arbory Parish Commissioners;
5. IOM Water Authority, Tromode Road, Douglas, IM2 5PA;
6. Drainage Division, Department of Transport, Meary Veg, Santon, IM4 1HL;
7. Department of Tourism & Leisure, St. Andrew's House, Finch Road, Douglas;
8. D. and M. Carroll, Gahelen, Station Road, Colby;
9. A. and L. Quayle-Smith, Ballavine, 3 Croit-e-Cubbon, Colby, IM9 4NN;
10. C. S. and O. A. McFee, Magher Beg, 1 Croit-e-Cubbon, Station Road, Colby, IM9 4NN;
11. R. H. Costain, Moorhouse Farm, Mount Gawne Road, Colby, IM9 4BA;
12. M. P. Ogden, IOM Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, IM1 5PT;
13. The Owner/Occupier, 14 Station Park, Colby, IM9 4NH;
14. Mr. K. Lewin, 60 Station Park, Colby, IM9 4NL;
15. Mrs. Radcliffe, 2 Croit-e-Cubbon, Station Road, Colby;
16. J. Firth, 44 Station Park, Colby, IM9 4NJ;
17. Mrs. Grace A. Qualtrough, 45 Station Park, Colby IM9 4NJ;
18. D. E. Cross, 27 Station Park, Colby, IM9 4NL;
19. Mr. and Mrs. Fayle, 59 Station Park, Colby, IM9 4NL;
20. W. A. Quirk, 62 Station Park, Colby, IM9 4NL;
21. Disability Access Officer, Manx Foundation for the Physically Disabled, Masham Court, Victoria Avenue, Douglas;
22. Mr. A. Jessopp, Seacliffe, Old Castletown Road, Ballaveare, Braddan;
23. Chairman and Members of the Planning Committee;
24. Secretary, Planning Appeals Inspectorate;
25. Mr. T. O'Hanlon, Treasury;
26. The Editor, Isle of Man Newspapers, Peel Road, Douglas;
27. Manx Radio Newsroom, Douglas Head, Douglas;
28. Ms. J. Green, Apt 5, Greenhill, Stanley Mount West, Ramsey, IM8 1LR;
29. Radio 3FM, 45 Victoria Street, Douglas, IM1 3RS;
30. Energy FM, 100 Market Street, Douglas, IM1 1PH.
31. Arch-Tec (IOM) Limited, The Architectural Studio, Stanley House, Lord Street, Douglas, IM1 2BF;

Application No. 05/92127 - ON APPEAL

Ref: KAK/MC

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACTS 1934-1981

ISLE OF MAN PLANNING SCHEME (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) ORDER 1982

TO:

Mr. R. Dixon, President, Colby AFC, New Haven, Shore Road, Port St. Mary, ISLE OF MAN, IM9 5LZ.

[Copies as per Circulation List]

In pursuance of his powers under the above Acts and Order the MINISTER for Local Government and the Environment, following report by the appointed person, does hereby APPROVE the application by Colby A.F.C. Limited - Approval in principle for creation of football ground with associated facilities, Field 424828, South of Colby Station, Station Road, Colby, Arbory, subject to compliance with the following conditions:-

1. The approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.

1. This permission relates to the principle of the creation of football pitches and associated car parking, access and buildings for clubhouse facilities and tractor shed all as generally shown in drawing reference AT 750.1 received on 1st November 2005.

1. The development shall not begin until visibility splays of at least 70m x 2m x 70m at the junction of the A7 and Station Road have been provided in accordance with a scheme which shall have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Such scheme shall include the arrangements to ensure the retention of those vision splays and arrangements for pedestrian safety in respect of the lowering of the parapet/coping on Cubbon's Bridge, including railings, if necessary.

1. The development shall not begin until the shared surface carriageway between Croft-e-Cubbon and the railway line has been provided in accordance with details which shall have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Application No. 05/92127 - ON APPEAL Ref: KAK/MC

1. The application for reserved matters must include full details of the proposed light/barrier crossing of the steam railway line. Development shall not begin until it has been installed in accordance with the approved details.
2. The application for reserved matters must include full details of a landscaping plan, including details of implementation and maintenance, to reinforce the existing planting alongside the railway line and to soften the impact of the proposed car parking. All landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and approved programme of implementation and maintenance. The existing planting must be accurately illustrated in the reserved matters plans and existing trees protected by appropriate fencing prior to the commencement of works on site.
3. There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
4. The building shall not be occupied until it has been connected to the main foul sewer.
5. The access, new facilities and a specific number of parking spaces in a ratio and location to be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority shall be made suitable for use by disabled persons before the development is brought into use. The advice of the Disability Access Officer and the Sports Officer for Disabled Athletes at the National Sports Centre is recommended in this respect.

NOTE: For single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact Isle of Man Water Authority Customer Services, telephone 695949.

Dated this 20th day of November 2006. By Order of the Minister Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man.

Chief Executive

Note 1: This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.

Note 2: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.