13 August 2025 · Planning Committee (signed by J Chance, Director of Planning and Building Control)
Proposed Adventure Playground And Extension Of Public Open Space, Ballaughton Nurseries, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1ab
The site at Adventure Playground, Ballaughton Nurseries, Douglas (IM2 1AB), is an existing adventure playground in an Open Space designation, featuring play areas, a paddock/orchard, and existing structures like a shipping container and picnic area.
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The proposal was approved as it would not have significant adverse impacts on public or private amenities and complies with relevant policies in the IOM Strategic Plan (IOMSP) and Area Plan for the Ea…
General Policy 2
Requires development in open space zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect amenity/landscape/highways, protect habitats, and provide community safety. Officer assessed proposal complies overall: single-storey scale sits well behind landscaping, screened from views, no amenity/highway harm, precedent supports principle despite zoning.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development to positively contribute to Island environment, potentially via Design Statement. Officer noted simple form and materials (render/timber cladding/metal roof) acceptable in context of adjoining nurseries.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards. Shared parking with nurseries and no Highway Services objection confirmed acceptability.
Recreation Policy 2
Prohibits loss of open space/recreation unless overall community gain with no significant effect on provision/amenity. Building replaces decaying structure, enhances playground facilities for children/families (therapy/play spaces), retains paddock for events; prior approval sets precedent for public recreation use.
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.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Operating hours
The adventure playground (site) and building hereby approved shall not operate outside the following times & days: - Monday to Friday - 09:00hrs -1800hrs - Saturday & Sunday - Closed. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to accord with the details submitted with the application.
Nest boxes for biodiversity
Prior to the commencement of any works details of open fronted nest boxes to be installed within the site shall be submitted in writing for approval by the Department and these approved details shall be installed prior to the occupation of the new building and retained thereafter. Reason: In the interest of biodiversity.
No Objection
No objection
No objection to the proposal in its current form
No objection subject to condition for open fronted nest boxes
