26 September 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Ballakermeen High School, St. Catherines Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4be
The proposal involves erecting a modular 10-space bike enclosure with helmet storage and a concrete base at the northern end of Ballakermeen High School, near the Westminster Drive entrance. It is made from galvanised square hollow section steel clad in clear PETg sheeting, with a hinged mesh gate and powder-coated fin…
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The officer identified the key issue as potential impacts on the visual amenities of Ballakermeen High School and neighbouring properties.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning (here, Area of Buildings for Civic, Cultural and Other Special Use - Secondary school) if it respects site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect surrounding character; and does not harm local residents' amenity or locality character. The officer tested the bike shelter's location, modest scale, and school-appropriate materials, concluding minimal visual impact due to hedging screening and rear positioning, fully complying with criteria b, c, and g.
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 Highways Interest in this application (20.08.19)
have considered the proposal and have no objection (14.08.19)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Highways supports the erection of the 10 cycle bike shelter as it promotes active travel and reduces school-related traffic congestion.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Highways Division
No ObjectionThe proposals represent a proactive approach to reducing traffic / congestion associated with the traffic generation form the school.; The proposals also encourage and promote cycling as part of the school's travel plan.; Furthermore, the cycle shelter further supports the recently launched Active Travel Strategy on the Island being exemplar to other schools.; As a result, the proposals are considered acceptable; Recommendation: DNO
