Highway Comments

Representation from the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division–

Highway Services Comment made Defer - awaiting information Highways Representation history for this case. DEFER on 08/11/2017 Conditions (if any)

The proposals are to create additional parking spaces without any written justification as to why. It is recommended the agent provide details of the existing floor areas of the units currently in operation and the number of parking spaces required as per the Parking Standards as set out in Isle of Man Strategic Plan (appendix 7) This will give a baseline as to whether the original parking allocation for the the business park was in accordance with standards or below that threshold.

Notwithstanding the above, there is a direct link between the location of new development, its effect on the transport network and the provision of a more integrated transport network. Providing more parking provision reduces the likelihood of employees / visitors using public transport, car sharing or taking up active travel.

Strategic Policy 10 states " New development should be located and designed such as to promote a more integrated transport network with the aim to:

(a) minimise journeys, especially by private car; (b) make best use of public transport; (c) not adversely affect highway safety for all users, and (d) encourage pedestrian movement

	It is important that agent satisfies this policy by providing additional supporting evidence.<br><br>Therefore, based on the above, further information is required prior to final comments from highway services.
Highways Officer	TR

Code definition

DEFER	Highways input deferred pending further information/input
DNO	Do not oppose
DNOC	Do not oppose subject to condition
NHI	No highways interest
O	Oppose

Please note that whilst the content of this memo has been completed by Officers from DOI Highways, the detail has been produced by DEFA P&BC for the benefit of the planning application file and P&BC online services.