22 September 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Hospice Care, Strang, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4rp
The proposal involves replacing doors at the main reception area (Reception Area 1) with fully-glazed sliding automatic doors and adding a pitched canopy projecting 1.8m, matching the existing gable pitch and supported by stainless steel poles.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan, noting it would provide a 'welcome uplift to the appearance of these entrance areas' and a 'clearer presence for them …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires assessment of development impacts on visual amenity and user experience. The officer found the proposal complies with parts (b) and (h), as it improves the appearance of entrance areas, provides clearer presence on the building, aids wayfinding, and enhances access. The site is zoned for DHSS Purposes on the Braddan Local Plan, and the proposal was deemed appropriate despite not complying with certain permitted development conditions.
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.
no highways implications arising from the proposal
no objection
Braddan Parish Commissioners unanimously resolved no objections to the application. DOI Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionIt was unanimously resolved that the Commissioners had no objections to any of the following Planning Applications:-; PA17/00819/B - Hospice, Isle of Man - Alterations to existing entrance lobby doors and installation of entrance canopies - Nobles Hospital Site, The Strang, Braddan.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 18-8-17; Code definition: NHI - No highways interest
