16 April 2008 · Committee
Glencrutchery Special School, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6eb
This application sought permission to retain a site access road and accommodation, erect fencing, create car parking and traffic areas, and relocate cabins on land at Glencrutchery Special School, Douglas, Isle of Man. The Planning Committee approved the application on 16 April 2008, in line with the officer's recommendation. The site had a planning history of two previous applications. Permission was granted subject to two conditions.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 16 April 2008. The officer also recommended approval. The decision covers retention of the site access road and accommodation, erection of fencing, creation of car parking and traffic areas, and relocation of cabins at the land adjacent to Glencrutchery Special School.
General Policy 2
Within the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
This permission relates to retention of an access road and accommodation, erection of fencing, creation of car parking and traffic area and the relocation of cabins as shown in drawing numbers AP01 A, AP02 and photographs date stamped 14th January 2008.
Condition 2
This permission is for a maximum period of four years, after which the cabins must be removed from the site and the site be restored in accordance with a restoration scheme which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.
Siting of 4 connected cabin units, relocation of existing for educational use, demolition of extension and outbuildings, creation of temporary site compound approved under 03/1758/B for new water treatment works, later to be used as car park
granted 14th April 2005
Creation of a new water treatment works and ancillary buildings, including access road, parking and landscaping
granted 9th March 2004
