29 July 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Isle Of Man Education, Laxey Primary School, Quarry Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7du
The application sought permission to replace the existing high-level fencing on the playground boundary at Laxey School on Quarry Road in Laxey, with new fencing approximately 3m high in mesh form.
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The officer considered the key issues to be the impact on the character and streetscene of the area and on neighbouring amenities.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that respects site and surroundings in siting, scale, form; does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, local amenities, or locality character; and considers safety/security. Officer assessed the 3m mesh fence and found it complies as it blends with surroundings, has no negative visual impact, and does not harm neighbours.
Community Policy 5
Supports proposals to improve or extend existing schools, subject to other policies and regard to community use and open space. The replacement fencing is a minor school improvement on zoned land with no conflicts identified.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development to make a positive contribution to the environment. The replacement fence is not considered harmful environmentally.
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 in this application
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in application 22/00772/B, indicating no objection.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00772/B; Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking
