17 April 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Isle Of Man Education, Marown School, Glen Darragh Road, Glen Vine, Isle Of Man, IM4 4rd
The proposal involves minor alterations to previously approved ramps and steps on the south-west side of Marown New School to improve disabled access, using concrete, blockwork with cement render, galvanised steel handrails, and balustrades.
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The officer noted the proposal comprises minor alterations to ramps previously approved under 05/92326/B, specifically on the south-west side of the building.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the plans and drawings numbered D01, D02 PA2, D03, D04, D05 received and date stamped 16th of February 2007.
No objection
Do not oppose
Comments received on design (ramp gradient 1:12 max, 1500mm width, level landings, handrails, highlighted nosings)
All consultees (Manx Electricity Authority, Highways Division, Disability Access Office, and Marown Parish Commissioners) raised no objections to the application, with some requesting specific conditions or design standards.
Key concern: Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application. Please contact our Network Operations Department... to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site.; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents... before any work is carried out on site. All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6.
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Disability Access Office
No CommentThe ramp needs to be no steeper than 1in12, width at least 1500mm.; There needs to be a level landing of 1200mm plus the width of the door (if the door comes out towards you) at the entrance door.; Handrails should be fitted to both sides of the ramp and the steps.
Conditions requested: The ramp needs to be no steeper than 1in12, width at least 1500mm.; There needs to be a level landing of 1200mm plus the width of the door (if the door comes out towards you) at the entrance door.; If the rise is 300mm or more and the incline of the ramp is 1 in 12 then there should be a respite every metre.; Handrails should be fitted to both sides of the ramp and the steps.; Nosings on the steps should be highlighted.
Marown Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objections to the above application being approved.
