11 February 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Ballakermeen High School, St. Catherines Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4be
The proposal involves overcladding the existing roof lights and gable end of the sports hall at Ballakermeen High School with new roof tiles similar in appearance to the existing ones, removing all current rooflights, and adding solar panels to the southwest roof elevation.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies if it respects …
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings (b), does not harm landscape/townscape character (c), protects amenities and locality character (g), and reduces energy use (n). The officer tested the proposal's roof cladding (similar appearance, no visual/amenity impact) and solar panels (energy benefits) against these criteria on a school-zoned site, finding full compliance with no tensions noted.
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.
no objection to this application (30/12/2020)
no highway interest in this application (08/01/2021)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 08.01.2021
