18 November 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Isle Of Man Education, Queen Elizabeth Ii High School, Douglas Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1rd
The proposal involves installing a modular cycle shelter measuring approximately 6m x 4.7m (or 5.4m x 4.12m per drawings) with a maximum height of 2.36m, featuring a curved mesh structure, helmet lockers, and a hinged gate, to be placed on new hard surfacing beside a car parking area at the rear of the main school buil…
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The principle of installing bicycle shelters aligns with the sustainable objectives of the Strategic Plan, Government initiatives like the Active Travel Strategy 2018-2021, and actions addressing clim…
Strategic Policy 10
Requires new development to promote integrated transport by minimising car journeys, encouraging public transport and pedestrian movement, and not affecting highway safety. The officer found the cycle shelter supports these aims, with safe access via an internal road with pedestrian crossing and speed hump, potentially reducing car use by students.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects siting, scale, design, amenity, access, road safety, and services. The proposal was assessed as compliant, with the shelter's location, 2.36m height, and mesh design not harming locality character, residential amenity, or traffic, while providing safe cyclist access.
Community Policy 5
Supports improvements or extensions to existing schools if sited and designed per other policies, considering community use and open space. The cycle shelter at QEII High School was deemed acceptable as a school improvement promoting sustainable travel.
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 objection
Highways Division has no objection to the cycle shelter installation at QEII High School. German Parish Commissioners initially requested deferral but later confirmed no objection.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO
German Parish Commissioners
No Commentdefer this application in order that the Board have an opportunity to comment
German Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objection to this application
