28 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Strang Corner Field, Lane From Castleward To Ballamona Hospital, Strang, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qs
The proposal involves installing specific play equipment in two defined areas in front of the newly built Braddan Parish Commissioners' multi-purpose community centre, including swings, roundabouts, multi-play structures (one up to 9m tall), see-saws, and specialist safety surfacing, with fencing for the younger age gr…
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable because the site is designated 'Buildings or Land for Civic, Cultural or Other Use' under the Area Plan for the East, and the play park …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan requires development to respect amenity, character, and highway safety. The officer assessed the play park as compliant, finding no significant impacts on neighbouring amenities, visual amenities, or highways, thus satisfying the policy's tests for appropriate development.
Recreation Policy 4
Recreational Policy 4 supports provision of play spaces, particularly as children need access beyond private gardens for socialisation (per IOMSP A.6.3.1). The officer found the inclusive play park for 4-12 year olds complementary to the community centre on designated civic land, fulfilling the policy by providing public play facilities adjacent to café and amenities.
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 significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking. Advised to consider cycle parking.
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 23/00073/B and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality or parking, with an advisory comment to consider cycle parking.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised to consider the provision of cycle parking to aid Active Travel and net zero objectives.
