7 January 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
Ballakermeen High School, St. Catherines Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4be
Ballakermeen High School sought permission for alterations and a three-storey extension (6.2m wide x 10.0m high x 10.0m long) to the north-west elevation of K Block, infilling between the swimming pool and K Block, finished in matching facing brick.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the principle of school extensions under Community Policy 5, finding it acceptable as it meets genuine operational needs.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or resident amenity. Officer assessed the extension's matching height, brick finish, and infill position as compliant, with low visibility ensuring no harm to townscape or locality.
Community Policy 5
Permits improvements/extensions to existing schools if sited/designed per other policies, considering community use and open space. Officer confirmed the proposal aligns as it serves genuine school needs (toilets, staffroom, classroom) with appropriate design and no amenity/townscape conflicts.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not oppose the application
do not oppose the application
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals including 15/01293/B. DOI Highways do not oppose the application.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
DOI Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 27.11.15
