22 May 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority), signed by M Gallagher, Director of Planning and Building Control
New Auldyn School, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2pa
The proposal involves installing eight different pieces of timber playground apparatus of varying sizes and heights, plus safety matting, within a 38m x 11m rectangular area of the school grounds immediately adjacent to Lezayre Road.
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The officer considered the key issues to be visual impact on the street scene and effects on neighbouring residential amenities.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning (here, schools and other establishments in large grounds per Ramsey Local Plan 1998) provided it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not harm landscape/townscape character, amenities, road safety, or wildlife; and meets other listed criteria. The officer tested visual impact (siting/scale near road) and neighbour amenity (noise/activity), finding both compliant due to equipment's appropriateness for school setting, separation distances, and existing uses. No tensions noted; full compliance across relevant tests like (b), (c), (g), (i).
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.
