17 August 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
Highway Maintenance, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2he
The proposal involves installing granite setts in two sizes, separated by 250mm wide granite channels, on a 19m stretch of Marina Road from St. Thomas' Walk to the pedestrian walkway at the Promenade/Church Road junction.
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The existing surface is dated and in need of rejuvenation, and the proposed granite setts will tie in with the rest of the pedestrian environment along Castle and Strand Streets.
General Policy 2
Requires development to be accessible to all users. The officer assessed that the uniform granite sett surface improves comfort for pedestrians, prams, and wheelchairs, enhancing accessibility in the pedestrianised street.
Transport Policy 4
Along with TP5 and TP6, requires accessible development. Proposal complies by providing a smoother, uniform surface tying into adjacent streets.
Transport Policy 5
Supports pedestrian-friendly environments. Granite setts enhance the pedestrian realm consistent with nearby regeneration.
Transport Policy 6 - Equal weight for vehicles and pedestrians
Promotes safe and comfortable pedestrian routes. New paving rejuvenates dated surface without impacting modern surroundings.
Environment Policy 35
Requires proposals in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance, echoing PPS 1/01. Officer found scheme enhances character, ties into adjacent paving, and suits modern buildings despite Conservation Area location.
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.
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Douglas Borough Council supports application 17/00743/B with no objections raised.
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