21 June 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Indoor Tennis Courts, Ballaughton Meadows, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1jh
The proposal involves re-cladding an existing indoor tennis court structure, built in 1993, measuring 35m by 17m with a 10.6m ridge height. The current PVC fabric cladding is torn and leaking, risking the facility's usability, so it will be replaced with Kingspan KS1000 RW composite metal panels in Goosewing Grey, reta…
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The officer considered the proposal retains the land for recreation/sport use, aligning with the 'Open Space For Particular Purposes - Public Open Space' zoning in the Area Plan for the East.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and Area Plan, respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, design, without adverse impacts on landscape, amenity, highways, or habitats. Officer assessed re-cladding as compliant due to no significant visual changes, retention of sports use in open space zoning, and no adverse effects on amenity or character.
Recreation Policy 2
Seeks no adverse effect or loss of open space/recreation facilities unless alternative provision or community gain. Re-cladding is maintenance ensuring facility remains usable, with no loss of open space or facility, thus no conflict.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No interest 19.04.24
No objections 26.04.24
Douglas Borough Council and Highway Services both have no objections to application 24/00382/B for re-cladding of existing indoor tennis court.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/00382/B Re-cladding of existing indoor tennis court Indoor Tennis Courts Ballaughton Meadows Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 1JH
Highway Services
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 24/00382/B
