Activity Centre, Ballakaighen Farm, Whitebridge Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ad
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Environment Policy 1
Requires protection of countryside from development that would harm its character and appearance. The planning statement acknowledges the site is in countryside with no exceptions for recreation facilities under General Policy 3 but argues the proposal is a minor internal alteration within an existing approved leisure building with minimal external changes.
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for development. The planning statement notes these standards are expected to be met regardless of location, even in non-designated areas.
General Policy 3
Lists exceptions to countryside protection under Environment Policy 1. The planning statement notes recreation or leisure facilities are not included as exceptions.
Strategic Policy 1
Encourages best use of previously developed land, redundant buildings, unused and underused land and buildings. The planning statement cites this in support of reusing the existing approved building.
Transport Policy 4
Requires development not to adversely impact highway safety. Referenced alongside Transport Policy 7 for parking standards.
Transport Policy 7
Requires sufficient car parking per Appendix 7 standards. The planning statement argues existing and proposed parking meets one space per 15 sq m requirement.
Recreation Policy 1
Part of Recreation and Community Policies supporting recreation facilities. The planning statement references these alongside REC5, COM1, COM5, COM6, COM8, COM9 for provision of recreation space.
DOI Highways requests further information and revisions regarding parking layout clarification, pedestrian facilities, bus stop improvements, and cycle parking provision before completing their assessment.
Key concern: clarification on the parking provision and layout, with particular regard to the conditioned layout of the previous application
DOI Highways
Highways request that clarification is provided on the situation and what the parking provision will be in the submitted plans.; The applicant should consider the provision of a separate pedestrian path from the northern carpark to the buildings making pedestrian access easier and separating vehicle and pedestrian movement.; Highways request that further information of these proposals are provided and these plans are included in the planning application.; Suitable cycle parking should be provided to encourage sustainable access.; Highways DC request the following information to be submitted in order to complete the assessment of the application
