3 May 2012 · Planning Committee
Tennis Courts, Nobles Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bd
Douglas Borough Council applied for approval in principle to erect a tension-membrane covered events hall measuring approximately 36m x 75m with 8m eaves height on existing tennis/netball courts in Nobles Park.
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The officer assessed that the proposed evening use for a wide range of events would generate unacceptable noise and disturbance to nearby residents approximately 100m away on Upper Dukes Road and St N…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings in scale/form, not adversely affect residential amenity or locality character, provide adequate parking, and avoid unacceptable effects on traffic/road safety. Officer found proposal failed tests on residential amenity (noise/disturbance), visual character of park/townscape, and parking provision, with no demonstration it would not cause harms.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking in accordance with standards (1 space per 15m² for assembly/leisure = 180 spaces). Application silent on parking, failing to demonstrate compliance.
Recreation Policy 2
Prohibits loss of open space/recreation unless alternative provision or community gain with no significant effect on provision/amenity. Officer noted positive recreational gain from indoor use but outweighed by visual/amenity harms.
Community Policy 2
Requires new facilities accessible to non-car users and reuse of underused buildings where possible. Noted but not central to refusal.
no objection to this application
advised the applicant about electricity connection; no objection implied
