14 June 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
Isle Of Man College, Homefield Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6rb
The proposal involved erecting a two-storey extension to the Victor Kneale wing of Isle of Man College to provide a special needs teaching facility for students aged 16-18 with learning difficulties, including spaces for profound, severe, and autistic spectrum needs, plus social enterprise areas.
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The officer assessed impacts on adjacent properties at 37, 39, 41 and 43 School Road, noting all are set more than 35 metres from the main extension section; the design and mutual relationship ensure …
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, protect amenity/residents/character, provide safe access/parking, avoid highway issues. Officer confirmed compliance: separation distances protect neighbouring amenity; subservient design fits townscape; redesigned parking/drop-off enhances highway safety without adverse traffic impact.
Community Policy 5
Permits improvements/extensions to schools/higher education if sited/designed per other policies, considering community use/open space. Proposal for special needs unit extension on designated education site accepted as compliant, with flexible design supporting student needs and integration.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of a two storey extension with revised road and parking layout, Isle of Man College, Homefield Road, Douglas as shown by 01 rev B, 20, Rev J, 50 Rev A, 100 Rev J, 101 Rev J, 102 Rev J and 200 Rev 3 all received 27th April 2012.
no objection to this application
advisory note relating to overhead lines and/or underground cables; no material planning considerations raised
