18 June 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Nobles Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bd
The proposal involves importing 4000m³ of subsoil and 2000m³ of topsoil to level an existing uneven, sloping football pitch in Nobles Park, raising levels by 1.0-2.5m and enlarging it slightly. The works aim to enhance the sports facility for public benefit without changing the land's recreational use.
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The officer concluded that the development delivers enhancements to the existing sports pitch by creating a more level playing surface, generating public benefit through improved recreational provisio…
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with Area Plan zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale, avoid adverse character/landscape impacts, protect trees/topography, ensure highway safety/access, and manage transport effects. Officer assessed proposal passes all relevant tests (b, c, f, g, h, i) due to modest level changes, no public view impact from road, tree protection conditioned, low vehicle movements on suitable roads, and public benefit from sports enhancement.
Recreation Policy 1
Area Plans to retain existing sporting facilities/open space unless equivalent provision made. Officer found principle acceptable as works improve/retain pitch without changing recreational use, supporting public benefit.
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.
Tree protection scheme
No development shall take place unless a tree protection scheme have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. Tree protection measures shall be shown on a layout plan accompanied by descriptive text and shall include but is not limited to; a) The location of the trees to be protected. b) The position and construction of protective fencing around the protected trees (to be in accordance with BS 5837: 2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction). c) The extent and type of ground protection, and any additional measures required to safeguard vulnerable trees and their root protection areas. All documents should be prepared in accordance with British Standards BS3998:2010 Tree work - Recommendations and BS5837:2012 (Trees in relation to Design, Demolition and Construction -Recommendations) unless superseded. The development must be carried out in accordance with the approved details. No alterations or variations to the approved tree protection scheme or working methods shall be made without prior written consent of the Department. In the event that trees become damaged or otherwise defective during such period, the Department shall be notified as soon as reasonably practicable and remedial action agreed and implemented. In the event that a tree dies or is wilfully removed without prior consent it shall be replaced as is reasonably practicable and, in any case, by not later than the end of the first available planting season, with trees of such size, species and in such number and positions as may be agreed with the Department. Reason: required prior to commencement to ensure that all trees to be retained are adequately protected from damage to health and stability throughout the construction period to protect and enhance the appearance and character of the site and locality.
No objection
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
