24 April 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Manor Park School Pulrose Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 1at
The proposal involves constructing four ramps and steps of various sizes at the entrances and exits of Manor Park School to improve accessibility for disabled users. The ramps and steps will be made from concrete and blockwork with cement render finish, and handrails from 50mm galvanised steel.
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The officer noted that the proposal will complete accessibility for all entrances and exits of the school complex, which should be encouraged.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing 72/29.1400.DO1, 72/29.1400.D02 A and 72/29.1400.D03 all received on 23rd January 2006.
No Objection
Douglas Borough Engineer has no objection to the proposal. Disability Access Office raises concerns about pedestrian safety and specifies requirements for handrails, step nosings, and refers to their guidance.
Key concern: hazard to passing pedestrians
Douglas Borough Engineer
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above 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.
Disability Access Office
Care needs to be taken when laying the ramp and steps so it's not a hazard to passing pedestrians.; The ramp needs to have hand rails on both sides ect.; The nosings on the steps need to be highlighted.; All information on this matter can be obtained from the Disability Access Office
Conditions requested: ramp needs to have hand rails on both sides; nosings on the steps need to be highlighted
