2 October 2012 · Planning Committee
Cronk Grianagh Park, Braddan Road, Strang, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4nu
The proposal involves creating a concrete skate park facility (12m x 30m area) in the southern part of Cronk Grianagh Park, alongside an existing BMX track. It features a 1.4m high structure with a berm, steps, ledges, and quarter pipe, constructed using Portland cement sprayed concrete over mesh reinforcement.
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The officer noted the proposal complies with the Public Open Space designation and General Policy 2 (Strategic Plan) as it respects site surroundings, does not adversely affect landscape character, re…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not harm landscape/townscape/amenity/wildlife/views/access/safety/services, incorporate topography/trees, account for safety. Officer assessed proposal meets all tests: compatible with public open space, screened, adjacent BMX, no amenity/highway harm, tree removal approved, safer youth use.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the construction of a skateboard facility as shown in drawings 01 and 02 and the supporting drawings and information all received on 23rd August, 2012.
strong support for professionally designed concrete skate park; promotes healthy lifestyle, exercise, socialisation; existing parks poor/unsafe/outdated; high demand from skaters/BMX/scooter users; prevents street skating; first rider-designed park; attracts visitors/publicity
