Officer Planning Report Recommendations

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Officer's Report

The Site

The site defined in red, represents the car parking area and temporary club facilities operated by Foxdale Football Club at their ground at Billy Goat Park, off the Stoney Mountain Road to the south east of Foxdale village.

Planning Status And Relevant Policies

The site lies within an area designated on the Foxdale Local Plan as Playing Field.

Planning History

The football pitch was permitted under PA 93/0615 and a temporary club house approved under PA 94/1642. A clubhouse was permitted under PA 95/1359 and 01/1101. This latest proposal involved a

larger building which is now proposed but of a similar appearance and with club room facilities as well as changing rooms.

The Proposal

Now proposed is the erection of a permanent clubhouse to replace the temporary accommodation on the site. The building will be erected within the car park and will be just under 15m by 5m in area and single storey. The building is basic in appearance. There are no catering or entertaining facilities in the building - simply changing facilities.

Representations

The Isle of Man Water Authority recommend a note regarding the provision of water supplies to the building. The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service recommend liaison regarding fire precautions. Malew Parish Commissioners and Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division raise no objection to the proposal.

Assessment

The building is modest and will not generate significant amount of after match functions or use. The building is some distance from major highways and as such will have a limited visual impact but will improve facilities for the players at this local club, which should be encouraged.

Party Status

The Department of Transport and the local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status.

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service and the Isle of Man Water Authority raise matters which are not material planning considerations and as such should not be afforded party status in this instance

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 18.01.2008

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This permission relates to the erection of changing facilities as shown in drawing FAFC/01 received on 16th October, 2007.

C 3.

The roof must be finished in dark grey, dark brown or black tiles.

C 4.

Within one month of the changing facilities becoming available for use, the temporary changing facilities on site must be removed and the area made available for car parking as shown in the approved plans.

N 1.

PRIOR to the commencement of any works the applicant is advised to consult the Chief Fire Officer to ensure that adequate fire precautions are taken.

N 2.

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.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 22.1.108

Signed : _________________________ M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control