1 June 2012
Thie Ny Strooan, Hillberry Green, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6de
The proposal involved erecting a large detached sports facility including an indoor tennis court, squash court, and gymnasium, connected by a timber bridge walkway through the garden, plus a new emergency and maintenance vehicular access from the busy Mountain Road (TT course).
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Supports application; design responds well to context, secluded site, no adverse impacts, high specification by Richmond Square.
Highways Division recommends conditional approval for the new access citing improved visibility and road safety, while Fisheries Division raises concerns about proximity to watercourse; multiple local residents submit strong objections on highway safety, noise, privacy, and residential amenity grounds.
Key concern: Proximity of development to nearby watercourse
Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionRecommend approval subject to the imposition of the following condition; There is currently an existing access gate which could be used, but this proposal would improve visibility and road safety for all
Conditions requested: The applicant shall contact the Network Operations Section of the Department of Infrastructure prior to carrying out any works within the highway, including the installation of dropped kerbs. Telephone 686665; Existing access to be blocked up on completion of works
Fisheries Division
No CommentThe Department has some concerns regarding this application due to the proximity of the nearby watercourse and the proposed wooden bridge; To further assess this application and the potential impact to the watercourse, the applicant is requested to complete the attached Development within 8 Metres of Watercourse form
Conditions requested: Any proposed development must be a minimum distance of 8 metres away
