17 March 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
Ellisons Green, Cannan Avenue, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ha
The proposal involves adding one new multi-function play unit (Tiboo) with features like steps, a 0.6m high platform and slide, porthole wall, tunnel, disc and maze wall, and posts, to an existing grassed recreational green space used for picnics and football.
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The officer considered the proposal as a modest enhancement to existing recreational green space, installing one multi-function children's play unit to improve facilities for local children and parent…
Recreation Policy 1
Requires retention of existing sporting facilities and open space unless equivalent provision is made, and assessment of recreation needs in area plans. The officer assessed the proposal as enhancing rather than replacing existing recreational space, improving facilities for children in a residential area and supporting standards for public play space beyond private gardens.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with area plans if it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, avoids adverse impacts on amenity/character/road safety, and provides safe access. The officer tested specific aspects like visual impact from roads, neighbour amenity, highways, and community safety, finding all compliant with no unacceptable effects.
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.
Utility services protection
No trees to be planted within 3m of any utility services which pass through the site. Reason: In the interest of Manx Utilities protection of services and access.
no highways interest
no objection but advisory comments on proximity to Distribution Main and Public Sewer
Manx Utilities informed of services on site with access and protection requirements but no objection; Michael Commissioners have no objection; Highways Division has no highways interest.
Key concern: services passing through the proposed play area requiring access and 3m protection zone
Manx Utilities
Conditional No ObjectionWe are not writing to object to the application but to inform you that in the event of a distribution problem, Manx Utilities Authority would require access to these services at all times.; No part of the proposed development may be constructed, nor any trees planted within three metres of any service either at the time of construction or any time in the future.
Conditions requested: Manx Utilities Authority would require access to these services at all times; No part of the proposed development may be constructed, nor any trees planted within three metres of any service either at the time of construction or any time in the future; In the event of trial holes or other works being required... all associated costs would be the responsibility of owner(s)/applicant(s)
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 10/03/17
