28 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Isle Of Man Education, Victoria Road School, School Lane, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ba
The application seeks permission to install a play area in the south-east corner of the school's grassy sports field, featuring seven grassy mounds, a chill out zone, path track, existing climbing nest, wooden boats, picnic tables, mini hills, amphitheatre seating, sand pit, cable wheel tables, play storage bin, A-fram…
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The officer determined that the proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, which permits development in accordance with land-use zoning provided it respects the site an…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with Area Plan zoning to respect site surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design, and landscaping; not adversely affect amenities, character, wildlife, highway safety, or flooding; and incorporate topography. The officer assessed the play area's natural grassy mounds as blending with the existing field and boundary banks, causing no significant amenity, visual, or highway impacts, fully complying with all relevant tests including amenity of residents, visual character, and road safety.
Recreation Policy 4
Requires open space provided on site or nearby, accessible by foot and public transport. The officer noted the on-site play area for school children supports recreational needs in a designated school playing field, with no specific tension as it enhances existing use.
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 HDC states they have no interest in application 23/00010/B with no highway impacts identified. A neighbouring resident objects to the play area due to noise, visual impact, safety concerns, and environmental issues.
Key concern: increased noise and accessibility encouraging youths to cause damage
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/00010/B
