9.3

1.07	9.18	0.67	9.29	1.78	+0.98
Children's	0.03	0.06	0.17	0.07	0.06	0.05	0.07	0.06	-0.54
Outdoor Pitches	0.84	0.55	0.05	0.89	0.00	0.51	0.00	0.61	-1.19
Overall Supply	1.67	4.59	2.59	2.03	9.24	0.94	9.36	2.39	-0.75

The Table above showing open space and recreation figures demonstrate some deficits in provision across the local authority areas and highlights where new provision may need to be provided as part of future development schemes. For example, it shows that the East of the Island has a generally high level of amenity space but has a lower level of sports pitch provision.

It is important to note that access to any kind of amenity space crosses Local Authority boundaries and residents living in one area may be regular users of amenities such as open space in neighbouring areas. In addition, these figures do not account for the differing demographics of each area and the population within distinct age groups has not been considered.

Table 11 does not assess the usage of facilities or current sporting trends or outdoor pursuits that do not require sports pitches. Isle of Man Sport is conducting their own Island wide study as to existing sports provision and usage.

Open Space and Community Proposal 1

Areas for residential growth identified in this Plan must take account of the needs for neighbourhood centres which will protect sufficient space for community health services and other social facilities. These could be provided within existing development, identified sites or on Strategic Reserves as part of an overall master planned approach.

Open Space and Community Proposal 2

Land needed for additional education centres including new primary and secondary education schools within the lifetime of the plan will be protected from any other development until such time as full requirements for extended settlements are known. Any need for new schools will take account of the suitability of land on the Strategic Reserves Sites identified in this Plan.

Open Space and Community Proposal 3

Any land identified throughout the course of this Plan as being suitable for new community/education facilities must take into account the relationship of the site to the TT Course. This is in order to ensure suitable access arrangements for the public and for emergency vehicle access at times of road closures.

Open Space and Community Proposal 4

The row of ten residential properties on the northern side of School Road (adjacent to the southern boundary of the Isle of Man College) shall remain as predominantly residential use until such time as plans have been approved to redevelop this area for educational purposes as part of the continued development of the Isle of Man College campus site on Greenfield Road. Any planning application will need to set out whether or not the existing public sector properties are to be replaced elsewhere within the town or there will be a net loss to the overall public sector provision as a result of the development scheme to expand the College campus.

Open Space and Community Proposal 5

The Park Road Site (DH039g) would be acceptable as a replacement school site for Scoill Yn Jubilee. This is, however, subject to the two Scoill Yn Jubilee sites remaining for educational/school use until such time as it can be demonstrated that the educational needs of this area can be adequately accommodated on the Park Road site over the lifetime of the Plan.

Open Space and Community Proposal 6

In view of the capacity problem in primary schools in parts of the East, land in Baldrine identified as Site GM001g on Map 9 Baldrine (field numbers 614733 and 614729) shall be allocated for educational purposes. No part of this site shall be used for residential development.

Development Brief

1. The site shall be reserved for Educational use.
2. Any planning application for the development of any part of the site must be accompanied by a Masterplan for the whole of that site. This must show all spatial elements, including areas intended for education buildings, open spaces, sports pitches, landscape areas, parking and circulation arrangements.
3. The northerly field, 614729 is more visible and prominent than the lower field. Buildings should be concentrated in field 614733 and field 614729 should remain free from buildings with playing fields and public open space included on this part of the site.
4. Development of a new school on this site must provide suitable access points to the Main Road.
5. A Travel Plan must be submitted as part of any planning application which sets out a strategy for the delivery of sustainable transport objectives, and demonstrates how these are to be achieved and updated over time.
6. Development of a new school on this site should ensure incorporation of adequate drainage measures.
7. There must be no net loss of biodiversity as a result of the development of this site.
8. An Environmental Impact Assessment will be needed for any development proposed on this site.