5 June 2019 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Ballakermeen High School, St. Catherines Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4be
The proposal involves building a 3.5m forward extension on part of the existing first-floor terrace at Ballakermeen High School, Off St Catherines Drive, Douglas, to create larger internal spaces and reduce the external terrace area. The school is in a built-up residential area zoned for civic educational use.
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The general principle of the development was accepted as it relates to the genuine operation and needs of the school, in line with Community Policy 5 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and other policies to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design, not adversely affect townscape character, and not harm local residents' amenity or locality character. Officer assessed the infill extension's 3.5m projection as appropriate form fitting the existing building, with no adverse impacts on character or amenity.
Community Policy 5
Generally permits improvements/extensions to existing schools if sited/designed per other policies, considering community use and open space. Officer found the principle acceptable for genuine school operational needs within the zoned secondary school 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.
do not oppose the application
no highway implications
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application among others listed. Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest.
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 ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 01.05.19
