9 July 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Bowling Club, Grosvenor Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3en
The proposal involved replacing existing wire fencing around the Pavilion and Bowling Green with 2m high dark green mesh fencing to improve security, enclosing existing benches along the southern edge.
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The officer noted the proposal is acceptable in principle for security under Community Policy 7 and accords with General Policy 2(b), (c), (g), (m) regarding character, as the dark green mesh fencing …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of landscape/townscape or amenity; and consider safety/security. Officer assessed fencing as matching adjacent tennis court fencing, allowing views through, and not harming locality or Conservation Area views, but plans unclear on layout impacting pedestrian safety, preventing full compliance.
Community Policy 7
Supports sports facilities with regard to preventing crime and anti-social behaviour. Officer found enclosure would better protect the historic pavilion and bowling green, according with this policy.
Environment Policy 36
Permits development near Conservation Areas only if no harm to important views. Site abuts Woodbourne Road Conservation Area but fencing causes no harmful impacts due to limited views and open mesh design.
The proposal is acceptable in principle but certain details should be considered/amended: The fence line should be confirmed to be positioned no further away from the bowling green boundary than the existing bench line. The fence line should be angled in the eastern corner, similar to the existing bench line, so that the footpath maintains similar width throughout its length around the new fence line. The proposed gate should swing inwards towards the bowling green. Therefore, the applicant should reassess the proposals and provide additional information/updated plans where necessary taking account of the points above.
Highway Services HDC states no significant negative impact on highways and does not oppose application 24/90984/B. A public representation from a local resident objects to the fencing due to loss of public open space and visual impact.
Key concern: loss of public open space and benches in front of pavilion
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionThe following planning applications have no significant negative impact upon the highway network in terms of highway safety, highway operation and car parking. Highway Services HDC does not oppose (DNO) the following applications.; • 24/90984/B
Mr Jeff Jepson, Flat 1 40 Demesne Road
ObjectionI write to object to part of this application; once this fence is erected this facility will be removed for the Public to use; I ask the planning committee to reject the new fence in front of the pavilion that will stop the public using these benches , and alter the visual aspect of the park
