6 June 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Isle Of Man Education, Queen Elizabeth Ii High School, Douglas Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1rd
The proposal involves excavating an elliptical triangular pond measuring 11m by 7.2m and 1m deep at its deepest point, with an earth bund 1m high along its south-east and south-west boundaries, and a pond dipping structure made from recycled HDPE plastic measuring 3m x 1.5m.
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The officer considered the proposal acceptable in principle under General Policy 3 as works for interpretation of wildlife with minimal visual change, aligning with environmental enhancement aspiratio…
General Policy 3
Permits development outside zoned areas for interpretation of countryside, wildlife or heritage. Officer assessed the wildlife pond and dipping platform as facilitating wildlife interpretation with minimal visual change, aligning with this exception.
Environment Policy 27
Seeks to enhance the natural environment including aquatic habitats. The pond creation was seen as environmental enhancement per para 7.21, using excavated soil on-site for bunds.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development harming environment via pollution etc. No pollution risks identified from pond works.
Recreation Policy 1
Requires retention and provision of recreation/open space. Pond enhances school field recreation/education value.
Recreation Policy 2
Protects open space unless community gain. Pond provides gain without loss of amenity.
Strategic Policy 1
Promotes efficient resource use and infrastructure. Pond uses on-site soil, supports school facilities.
Strategic Policy 4
Protects landscape/nature conservation. Enhances site without pollution/disturbance.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside ecology unless overriding need. Pond enhances rather than harms.
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.
No Highway Interest
Highway Services Division states there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in application 22/00422/B, indicating no objection.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: ... 22/00422/B
