19 May 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Isle Of Man Education, Manor Park School, Pulrose Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1at
Manor Park School on Pulrose Road, Douglas, sought permission to erect a hexagonal timber cabin measuring 3.6m across with an overall height of 3.1m, open on half its sides and with covered seating on the others.
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The officer assessed the principle of development, concluding that the proposed timber cabin 'would readily fall into the established use of the site and would provide a usable social space within the…
Community Policy 5
Community Policy 5 seeks that proposals to improve or extend existing schools must have particular regard to the potential for community use and associated open space. The officer assessed the hexagonal open-sided cabin as providing a covered shelter for wellbeing, usable by school children during hours and the wider community outside, thus falling 'readily into the established use of the site' and supporting school improvements with community access.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets out general standards towards acceptable development. The officer tested the proposal's form, mass, and design against this, finding it acceptable due to minimal impact on streetscene character from its location behind playground and car park, providing a suitable covered area without material conditions needed.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
