2 November 2005 · Planning Committee
St Ninians Church, Laureston View, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4by
The application sought permission to create extra car parking spaces along the north side of St Ninians Church and adjust the access road at the rear, within the church curtilage in Douglas. The case officer expressed concern that the church might end up 'stood in a car park rather than a proper churchyard' and initial…
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Despite the officer's concern that 'the Church will end up stood in a car park rather than a proper churchyard,' the Planning Committee approved the application subject to conditions addressing consul…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Amended parking plan
Prior to the commencement of any works, there must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Committee an amended plan showing the deletion of spaces 38 and 39, such spaces being incorporated into the landscaped area at the front of the church, and the inclusion of at least two spaces suitable for use by disabled drivers.
Approved drawings
Subject to the above condition, this approval relates to the submitted drawings which are date-stamped 5th August 2005.
no objections
no objection subject to provision of designated disabled parking places in line with specified ratio
no adverse traffic impacts subject to condition that access lane accommodates two-way traffic and pedestrians
Douglas Borough Council raised no objection. DOT Highways initially objected due to insufficient driveway width but withdrew the objection after amended plans subject to a condition ensuring two-way traffic flow. Disability Access Office recommended designated disabled parking spaces.
Key concern: driveway to the church car park must be wide enough to accommodate a two way flow of traffic
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Department of Transport Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts subject to the imposition of the following condition; In the interests of road safety.; the objection is withdrawn
Conditions requested: The access lane must be wide enough to accommodate the flow of two way traffic and pedestrians.
Disability Access Office
No CommentWhere parking is provided provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places in line with the table below.
