26 September 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
West Building, Ramsey Grammar School, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2rg
The proposal involves constructing a modular steel bike shelter measuring 8.18m x 2.88m x 2.2m high, clad in clear PETG sheeting, with a lockable gate, helmet lockers, and mounted on a concrete base within the existing car parking area next to the school entrance from Crossags Lane.
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The officer assessed the key issue of potential impacts on the visual amenities of Ramsey Grammar School and neighbouring properties.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character; and does not harm local residents' amenity or locality character. The officer tested the bike shelter's siting in the school car park, its scale (8.18x2.88x2.2m), and steel/PETG materials, concluding it fits the school setting without neighbour impact. The site is zoned 'Schools and other Establishments' in Ramsey Local Plan.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highways Interest in this application (03.09.2019)
have considered the proposal and have no objection (27.08.19)
Both Ramsey Town Commissioners and Highway Services have no objection to the erection of a 20 cycle bike shelter at Ramsey Grammar School.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Highway Services
No ObjectionThe proposals represent a proactive approach to reducing traffic / congestion; The proposals also encourage and promote cycling as part of the school's travel plan.; Furthermore, the cycle shelter further supports the recently launched Active Travel Strategy on the Island being exemplar to other schools.; As a result, the proposals are considered acceptable; Recommendation: DNO
