14 February 2008 · Senior Planning Officer (Mrs F Mullen)
Hardstanding To Rear Of Grandstand, Nobles Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ap
The proposal involved creating a secure open air storage compound for the Parks Department on existing hardstanding within Nobles Park, featuring three 2.31m high concrete units enclosed by 2.31m high powder-coated green perimeter fencing.
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The officer assessed two key issues: the principle of development and visual impact. On principle, the site is zoned public open space, currently used unlawfully for open storage without permission, a…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 is relevant but not detailed in assessment. The officer focused on Recreation Policy 2 instead for open space protection.
Recreation Policy 2
Recreation Policy 2 prohibits development adversely affecting open space or recreation facilities unless alternative provision of equivalent benefit is made or there is overall community gain without unacceptable effects on local provision, character or amenity. The officer tested the proposal against this, finding no justification for storage on public open space, no alternative provision shown, and no community gain demonstrated, resulting in policy conflict.
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