25 April 2008 · Planning Committee
Land At Ballafletcher Adjacent New Nobles Hospital, Braddan Road, Strang, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4ra
The proposal involved building a single-storey changing room block linked to a club room with a double-height space, mezzanine, and viewing balcony, set into the site behind existing screen planting to serve sports pitches for football and rugby clubs.
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The development is directly linked to previously approved sports pitches on adjoining land, making the need for changing rooms and club facilities clear and justified.
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. 1080-00A date stamped the 20th November 2007 and drawing no.s 1080-01B, 1080-02G, 1080-03F and 1080-05 date stamped the 26th February 2008.
Oil tank details
Prior to the commencement of development details of the positioning and specification of any required oil tank must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
No surface water to foul sewer
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Do not oppose
No objections
No objection subject to conditions on sewer connection and no surface water discharge
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 07/02146/B for a pavilion building, with most raising no objection subject to conditions on drainage, water connections, highways, and fire safety, while Police raised concerns about security.
Key concern: unguarded external spiral staircase likely to attract anti-social behaviour
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions; In accordance with the Sewerage Act 1999, a communication fee will be payable; Under section 4(3) of the Sewerage Act 1999 the applicant must give 21 days notice
Conditions requested: The proposed pavilion building must be connected to the public sewer(s) in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division. All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport’s “Manx Sewers for Adoption” and all necessary inspections/ surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer’s expense.; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners had no objection to the planning application.
Police Architectural Liaison Officer
Conditional No ObjectionI would hypothesise that they will use the spiral staircase to gain access to the balcony, creating opportunities for associated criminal or anti-social behaviour.; I would therefore recommend that consideration be given to removing the external spiral staircase
Conditions requested: consideration be given to removing the external spiral staircase; the balcony being accessed from within the building; inclusion of an appropriate physical barrier and gating to prevent unauthorised access to the balcony via the said staircase when the building is not in use
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentThis type of property may fall within the scope of the fire Precautions Act 1975 to which a fire certificate may be required, therefore the applicant should consult with the Fire Safety Department prior to commencement of any work being carried out.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners had no objection to the following planning applications
Department of Transport Highways
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose subject to the impostion of the following condition
Conditions requested: The incorporation off 12 metre minimum radius on coach routes to facilitate the flow of this traffic on 6 metre wide roads
