2 June 2011 · Council of Ministers
Junction Improvement Scheme, Mines Road, Foxdale, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ef
The proposal involved demolishing Bridge House, a two-storey end-of-terrace building at the south-eastern corner of the T-junction between Main Road (A3) and Mines Road (A24) in the village of Foxdale, to allow radiused corners, wider footways, improved visibility (from 9m left to better standards), and better geometry…
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The inspector determined the application according to the development plan (Foxdale Local Plan 1999), which did not propose or policy-support road improvements at this junction and likely expressed ne…
Foxdale Village Plan Policy - Registered Buildings
Requires all buildings referenced in paras 8.2-8.8 (including Bridge House group) to retain original features/appearance as far as possible. Inspector found demolition conflicted as Local Plan designates as Building of Interest contributing to village character; no road policy countered this.
Foxdale Local Plan Recommendation on Buildings Report
Recommends report on mining history buildings for registration. No report done; Bridge House studied but compromised by alterations per Conservation Officer, yet plan's heritage emphasis prevailed over individual merit.
Recommends approval as it will significantly improve visibility and highway safety for all users
no comment
Underground cables/overhead lines present; contact for working practices (Note 1)
