22 August 2014 · Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance), under delegation from Director of Planning and Building Control
Merton Bank Car Park, Allan Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dg
The proposal involves adding two concrete bollards positioned 500mm into the site and 400mm from the concrete bay separating the footway from the tarmacadam car park surface, plus a central 500mm wide 'Commander Drop Down Frame post' that restricts access to 1.2m on either side but can be lowered for authorised vehicle…
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The existing car park use is authorised, so the key tests were visual impact and highway safety. Officers noted the site is clearly visible from the road with no screening, in a dense urban area with …
Environment Policy 36
Requires that development outside but close to a Conservation Area boundary will only be permitted where it does not detrimentally affect important views into and out of the area. Officers assessed the low-level bollards and drop-down post, concluding 'the works are not considered to have any adverse impact from within or into the Conservation Area,' given the site's urban context and visibility.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not object to the application
