23 March 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley), delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Ballaquayle Infants School, Thorny Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ee
The proposal involves erecting 10 ramps and steps of various sizes at all existing entrances and exits of Ballaquayle School that lack prior disabled access facilities. The ramps and steps will be constructed from concrete and blockwork with a cement render finish, featuring 50mm galvanised steel handrails.
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The officer assessed the proposal as completing accessibility for all entrances and exits of the school complex, stating this '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 drawings 72/20.1400.D01, 72/20.1400.D02 A, 72/20.1400.D03, 72/20.1400.D04 and 72/20.1400.D05 all received on 23rd January 2006.
No Objection
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 etc. The nosings on the steps need to be highlighted. All information on this matter can be obtained from the Disability Access Office.
Douglas Borough Engineer has no objection to the proposal. Disability Access Office requests careful design of ramps and steps to ensure safety for pedestrians with disabilities.
Key concern: Care needs to be taken when laying the ramp and steps so it's not a 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
Conditional No ObjectionCare 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.; When considering the following applications, could you please bear in mind the needs of people with a disability
Conditions requested: The ramp needs to have hand rails on both sides; The nosings on the steps need to be highlighted; All information on this matter can be obtained from the Disability Access Office
