Transport Policy 4
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Transport Policy 4: The new and existing highways which serve any new development must be designed so as to be capable of accommodating the vehicle and pedestrian journeys generated by that development in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with the environmental objectives of this plan.
11.3.2 Notwithstanding policies within this plan which encourage travel by means other than private car it is anticipated that the number of vehicles using the Island's roads will continue to increase. This increase in demand is likely to lead to a greater need for road improvements in order that travel can take place in a safe, effective, and environmentally acceptable manner. The Department of Transport will continue to assess the need for such improvements to public highways and undertake works where appropriate, with much of the improvement within existing roads carried out under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005. The need for improvements to the Island's highway network must be balanced against the environmental objectives of this plan.
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Erection of flood defence walls and gates, renewal of roads and pavements, upgrades to highway drainage, replacement of essential buried services and improvements to accessibility
Erection of a dwellinghouse with attached single garage
Change of use from guesthouse to House in Multiple Occupation with 14 bedrooms, including the erection of secure bicycle and bin storage
Removal of existing garages, conversion of existing dwellinghouses to meeting and storage spaces with associated works, erection of an ablution block, formation of vehicular parking and extension of curtilage to form pedestrian pathway
Change of use of commercial building to a waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling operation (WEEE) (Sui Generis)
Erection of 26 industrial/storage & distribution units in two separate blocks
Temporary change of use of rugby pitch, clubhouse and surrounding area to provide a glamping site for TT race periods for five years from 2026 to 2030
Creation of pedestrian access to neighbouring property through Kingdom Hall car park
Construction of temporary link road between Ballasalla bypass and Ballahick Road
Erection of three concrete bays and use of the site for the disposal of biodegradable cut plant material from ground maintenance solely by Onchan District Commissioners (Sui Generis)
