12 April 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Isle Of Man Education, Kewaigue School, Kewaigue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1qh
The proposal involves reducing the height of the existing playground wall separating the school curtilage from an adjacent car park by 1150mm and capping it with concrete, while the adjoining wall along Kewaigue Hill road remains unchanged.
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The proposed replacement fencing does not significantly differ in design or scale from the existing fence and is considered to enhance the appearance of the curtilage boundary.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of landscape/townscape or amenity of residents. Officer assessed that the modest wall reduction and replacement fencing of similar scale enhance appearance without adverse effects on school character, public amenity, or locality.
Community Policy 5
Generally permits proposals to improve or extend existing schools, subject to siting and design per other policies, with regard to community use and open space. Officer found the boundary improvements acceptable as they modernise the school without conflicting with other policies.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the installation of a replacement fence and alterations to adjoining wall height, shown in drawing 01, 02 and 03, received 29 February 2012.
no objection to the proposal
do not oppose this application as there are no adverse traffic impacts
