24 September 2025 · Delegated - J Chance, Director of Planning and Building Control
Club House, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2ra
The proposal seeks to amend the alignment of a pedestrian and cycle route approved under PA22/00675/B, part of a large residential development, to run alongside the River Glass before turning towards Quarterbridge, avoiding interference with rugby pitches and TT camping/parking.
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The works align with the overall open space use of the site (sport pitches) and the proposed changes to the footpath/cycle route beyond 22/00675/B are considered acceptable as they provide recreationa…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land use zoning and general standards for highway safety, visual/amenity. Officer found proposal accords with Open Space zoning as recreational foot/cycle path, no new safety/visual issues.
Strategic Policy 10
Sustainable transport, minimise private car use via active travel. Re-routing supports pedestrian/cycle access serving 320 homes, aligns with prior conditions C13/C14.
Environment Policy 4
Protects local habitats like waxcap grasslands (Manx BAP). Initial objection addressed by aligning route with approved services, adding protection conditions.
Environment Policy 3
Woodland/tree protection. No new impacts on registered trees as route follows prior approvals, outside canopies.
Recreation Policy 1
Retain sports/open space. Re-routing avoids pitches, enhances club operations.
Transport Policy 2
Provision for cycle/pedestrian routes. Supports active travel links.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No gates on route
No gate shall be installed within the foot/cycle path route so as to permanently prevent the route being used or accessed by the public. Reason: to ensure the route is accessible in the interest of encouraging active travel.
Fungi protection
Works hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with DWG 169 Rev A and in line with 5.1 and 5.2 of Ecology Vannin Mycological Report, and the protective fencing as detailed within DWG 169 Rev A shall be installed prior to the undertaking of the works hereby approved (including any clearance works) and shall only be removed once the works have been completed. Reason: in the interest of fungi protection.
Do not oppose subject to conditions on maximum 8% gradient and route remaining open (no gates)
No objection subject to conditions ensuring compliance with Fungi Protection Plan and Mycological Report sections 5.1 & 5.2
