19 December 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Skateboard Park, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7aj
The proposal involves replacing the existing unattractive 4m high chain-link fence surrounding a tennis court in a public recreation area with a new 4m high blue 'Zaun Ball Stop' fence of the same dimensions (30.5m x 13.5m) and layout, including a 1m wide pedestrian gate.
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The officer considered the principle acceptable as the site is zoned for recreation and the replacement improves the tennis court's appearance and functionality for public use, preventing balls from p…
General Policy 2
Requires proposals in accordance with zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect character, amenities, wildlife, road safety. Officer assessed the fence replacement complies as it improves appearance, matches adjacent fencing, prevents balls impacting highway/neighbours, with no changes to layout or vegetation.
Environment Policy 35
Referenced in conclusion as met alongside GP2; likely relates to Conservation Area protection given site context. Officer found positive impact on character and appearance of site and Conservation Area.
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 Highway Interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 18.11.19
