4 July 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Main Road Playground, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ad
The proposal involves replacing existing damaged monkey bars with a new open climbing frame in the shape of a 2.4 metre cube at the public playground in Crowes Field Recreation Ground, Kirk Michael.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer recommended approval because the proposed replacement play equipment provides an improvement to the open space, with no significant adverse impact upon public or private amenity.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, resident amenity, road safety, or provide satisfactory access. Officer assessed the small-scale open climbing frame replacement as compliant, with no impacts on amenities, conservation character, or highways.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer found the proposal would not disturb the Kirk Michael Conservation Area character, as it replaces existing equipment without visual or amenity harm.
Recreation Policy 2
Prohibits development adversely affecting open space/recreational facilities unless alternative provision or community gain with no significant effect. Officer noted the replacement improves the existing playground facility for community benefit, with no loss of recreational value.
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 highways interest
Highway Services HDC lists application 24/00560/B under 'no interest (NHI)' category, indicating no highway concerns or objections.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00560/B
