3 February 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Nobles Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bd
The proposal involves constructing a grasscrete roadway and pedestrian pathway within the grassed areas of Nobles Park, a public open space near the TT Grandstand, to provide permanent all-weather access for vehicles during events and pedestrians year-round, replacing costly temporary matting.
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The officer considered the principle of introducing hardened surfaces into public open space, noting that while it reduces grassed area and could fragment space or affect safety/quietness, the proposa…
General Policy 2
Requires developments in line with Area Plan zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design/landscaping, not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, local amenities/locality character, provide safe access/parking, and avoid unacceptable road safety/traffic impacts. Officer tested proposal against criteria (b), (c), (g), (h), (i), finding small-scale grasscrete paths in vast park acceptable with no neighbour or highway harm, proven temporary efficacy, and zoning support.
Tourism Proposal 5
States 'The use of Nobles Park to support TT and Manx Grand Prix related uses will normally be supported, while applying the appropriate protection measures to open space and associated leisure and recreational facilities.' Officer found proposal supports TT access needs while protecting open space via minimal grasscrete footprint outside tree canopies, maintaining recreation function.
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.
does not oppose to this application... no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking
Douglas Borough Council initially requested time extensions to consider the application and later stated no objections; DOI Highways Division does not oppose the application.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking. There may be need for temporary closures and diversions on setting up and during works etc.
