9 December 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Isle Of Man Constabulary, Police Station, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4rg
The proposal involves installing a cycle shelter measuring approximately 4.6m x 23.4m x 2.1m within the secure rear car park of the Isle of Man Police Headquarters, a large two-storey detached building on Dukes Avenue in Douglas.
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The officer determined that the principle of installing a bicycle shelter aligns with the sustainable objectives of the Strategic Plan, Strategic Policy 10, and General Policy 2, as it promotes cyclin…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that respects site surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not harm landscape/townscape character, resident amenity, or prejudice adjoining land. The officer assessed the bike shelter as compliant since it matches the 'Police Headquarters' designation, is hidden within the secure car park, and causes no adverse impacts.
Strategic Policy 10
Promotes integrated transport to minimise car journeys, encourage cycling, and avoid highway safety issues. The shelter was found to support these aims by facilitating staff cycling in a safe location with good visibility.
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.
Do not oppose
no objections
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 19/01127/B for installation of a 10 bike shelter at Police Headquarters, Dukes Avenue, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 30 Oct 19
