1 May 2019 · Planning Committee
Bus Shelter, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
The proposal involved building out the footway by up to 1.5m with matching granite and Tegula paving on both sides of The Parade to allow buses to pull parallel to the kerb without hitting shelters or protruding into traffic.
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The Planning Committee refused the application despite the officer's recommendation for approval, determining that the proposed works, particularly the new paved area on the northern side of the squar…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. Officer assessed paving extensions in matching materials as acceptable with no adverse impact after dropping new shelter proposal following Registered Buildings Officer concerns; would have harmed character if erected.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land use zoning provided it does not adversely affect amenity (h), road safety/traffic flows (i). Officer found compliance for safe access and minor parking loss offset by bus benefits, but Committee determined northern paved area would worsen car park vehicle conflicts with pedestrians/buses, failing 2h and 2i.
Transport Policy 7
Requires protection of vehicular and pedestrian safety. Officer noted improvements to bus docking and pedestrian access from footway, but Committee found proposal would exacerbate unsafe conflicts at car park entrance.
no objection; highway benefit outweighs loss of parking spaces; smoother kerb alignment assists buses; no vehicular accesses adjacent to raised kerbs
Castletown Town Commissioners object to the application and request deferment pending FOI information and board review, while Highways Services has no objection citing safety benefits.
Key concern: objection to proposal and preference for alternative bus stop relocation to Farrant's Way
Castletown Town Commissioners
Objectionmy Board OBJECT to the proposed application; the Parade must continue to be addressed in the wider context of the Regeneration scheme; the position of the board remains that of opposition to the application
Conditions requested: in event of approval, review and replace street furniture to ensure suitability for streetscape
Castletown Town Commissioners
Objectionrequest that this application be deferred until the New Year when it is hoped that the Department will have been able to supply the information requested
Castletown Town Commissioners
ObjectionWhilst the position of the board remains that of opposition to the application, we would request the continued deferment of this application until at least our next board meeting on 18th Feb
Highway Services
No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose the application; Recommendation: DNO; The proposals would provide a highway safety benefit which outweighs the loss of an on-street parking space
