18 April 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Onchan School, School Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4pd
The proposal involves building modest access ramps and steps within the curtilage of Onchan Primary School on School Road, Onchan, specifically to facilitate access for disabled users. The works are shown on approved drawings including plans, sections, and elevations for ramps to the infant area, shared area/top hall, …
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The officer assessed the proposal as comprising a relatively modest level of development within the school curtilage that 'does not adversely affect public or private amenity.' It was considered that …
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 drawing no.s D01, D02-PA2 rev. A, D06, D07 rev. A and D08 date stamped the 2nd March 2007.
Do not oppose
Approve / recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only
General comments regarding the proposed development (advice on ramp gradient, width, landings, handrails, nosings)
Three consultees responded to application 07/00397/B for access ramps and steps at Onchan School: Disability Access Office provided detailed design requirements, Highways Division had no opposition, and Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval.
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionThe ramp needs to be no steeper than 1 in 12, width at least 1500mm.; Handrails should be fitted to both sides of the ramp and the steps.
Conditions requested: The ramp needs to be no steeper than 1 in 12; width at least 1500mm; level landing of 1200mm plus the width of the door (if the door comes out towards you) at the entrance door; If the rise is 300mm or more and the incline of the ramp is 1 in 12 then there should be a respite every metre; Handrails should be fitted to both sides of the ramp and the steps; Nosings on the steps should be highlighted
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
