Officer Planning Report
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Officer's Report
Description Of Application Site
- The application site is St Johns School (old) which situated on the southern side of A1 within St. Johns.
- The site is within a predominantly residential area.
- To the north of the application site is the public highway of the A1. On the opposite side of the road is the public open space between Tnywald Hill and St Johns Church
Proposal
- The proposal is to erect a disabled ramp with steps along with handrails.
Relevant Planning History
Development Plan Policies
- Isle of Man Planning Scheme (St. John's Local Plan) 1999
- Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Modified Draft) 2004; GP2, CP3
Statutory Consultation Responses
- German Parish Commissioners – No comments received
Public Responses
- Press notice were posted on 8/12/05
- Disability Access Office has commented – Measurement and any other information for ramps and steps can be obtained from the disabilities access office.
Issues
- In respect of the impact on the street scene, the proposed development will be set behind the existing school buildings. These buildings will obscure the proposed development and will not be visible from the public highway of the A1. I do not consider the proposed development will cause any significant impact on the visual amenities of the locality.
- The proposal also includes two disabled ramps set within recessing on the front of the building. The raise to the level of the door is relatively minor. I consider the work to be de minimis and would not require planning permission.
Conclusion
I therefore recommend that permission be granted subject to conditions in the attached schedule.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 23.02.2006
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
- : Notes attached to refusals
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This permission relates to the installation of a disabled ramp and steps as shown in drawing numbers D01; DO2 rev A and D03 date stamped 8th December 2005.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer)
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 24/2/05
Signed : M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control
