22 March 2005 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (via Chief Executive, accepting inspector's recommendation)
Poachers Pocket, Bridge Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3da
The proposal involved repositioning the vehicular access further west and at a higher level to improve visibility splays from the existing access onto the busy A7 Bridge Road, benefiting the site regardless of future use.
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The inspector noted the proposal matches the access approved under PA 02/0712, which provided 'perfect visibility' as confirmed by Department of Transport witnesses.
Access details prior to commencement
New access to be set out and agreed prior to commencement of development (recommended by DOT)
Access identical to approved PA 02/0712 with perfect visibility; improves safety regardless of site use
No adverse traffic impacts subject to condition for access agreement prior to commencement
Highways Division has no objection subject to specific conditions on access and visibility splays. Multiple local residents and Ballasalla Residents Association object strongly citing flood risks, ecology, density, traffic, and prematurity.
Department of Transport Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts, subject to the imposition of the following conditions; In the interests of road safety.
Conditions requested: No other works shall be commenced on site until the estate road junction with the adopted highway, including where required visibility splays, has been set out and established to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority after consultation with the Highway Authority.; The details of the estate road construction shall comply with Manx Roads 2.; An agreement under S4 of the Highways Act 1986 must be entered into between the Developer and the Department of Transport prior to any work commencing on site.
