Noseyparker2090 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 https://braddanroad.hartford.im/public-consultation/ So Hartford are to build 350 houses with three different new roads to join Ballafletcher, the old Oak tree roundabout and quarterbridge. So many questions, but this strikes me as a horrendous idea for the following initial reasons: 1) building on greenfield in Douglas is completely unnecessary. Aren’t we supposed to be a UNESCO biosphere? 2) imagine how horrendous the traffic is going to be at the oak tree roundabout and quarterbridge - areas which are already very busy without an additional 350 houses needing access 3) the ‘consultation’ by Hartford comes with little detail and interestingly they haven’t yet published the environmental impact survey referred to on the website 4) the issue in the IOM at present is a lack of housing of those looking to buy their first property. This isn’t going to do anything at all to help with that issue. This seems like the exact type of development many MHKs said that they would no longer support 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramseyboi Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 There is a desperate need for new build houses in and around Douglas. People want to live in detached house with drives and garages and gardens. This is long overdue and they will all sell very quickly. Not everyone wants to live in the middle of a town which is why these estates are always so popular. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Blonde Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 The drainage for that will be interesting. Straining at the seams already... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, James Blonde said: The drainage for that will be interesting. Straining at the seams already... Horrendous Flooding on that road and it cascades water down Braddan Road towards the oak tree, during heavy downpours. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 20 minutes ago, Noseyparker2090 said: https://braddanroad.hartford.im/public-consultation/ So Hartford are to build 350 houses with three different new roads to join Ballafletcher, the old Oak tree roundabout and quarterbridge. So many questions, but this strikes me as a horrendous idea for the following initial reasons: 1) building on greenfield in Douglas is completely unnecessary. Aren’t we supposed to be a UNESCO biosphere? 2) imagine how horrendous the traffic is going to be at the oak tree roundabout and quarterbridge - areas which are already very busy without an additional 350 houses needing access 3) the ‘consultation’ by Hartford comes with little detail and interestingly they haven’t yet published the environmental impact survey referred to on the website 4) the issue in the IOM at present is a lack of housing of those looking to buy their first property. This isn’t going to do anything at all to help with that issue. This seems like the exact type of development many MHKs said that they would no longer support Is this consultation before planning is submitted? Has planning been granted? Is it a given? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, 2112 said: Is this consultation before planning is submitted? Has planning been granted? Is it a given? If they have already lobbied the area plan then its a given, developers don't give a toss about planning, they lobby hard at the area plan stage which a lot of people don't notice after which planning is largely impotent ! Oh and then get a tame MHK on board to stand before the public and tell them what a good idea it is..... This is how Ballasalla ended up in the state it is ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 31 minutes ago, James Blonde said: The drainage for that will be interesting. Straining at the seams already... Totally correct. Worked on Houses on Strang Road years ago and had to break into existing Storm and Foul main pipes and the flow then was well above half way. And that was 30 plus years ago. So it has to be alot worse by now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffles Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Yes, never forget that if you live in a house you can NEVER COMPLAIN about other houses being built on green fields 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Blonde Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Totally correct. Worked on Houses on Strang Road years ago and had to break into existing Storm and Foul main pipes and the flow then was well above half way. And that was 30 plus years ago. So it has to be alot worse by now Unless anyone knows differently, doesn't all of this area ultimately drain out through Douglas Harbour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramseyboi Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Raffles said: Yes, never forget that if you live in a house you can NEVER COMPLAIN about other houses being built on green fields 🙄 Where else should they build 350 houses of the type people want to live in near Douglas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 In Douglas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramseyboi Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just now, Shake me up Judy said: In Douglas. Where? There isn’t any space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ramseyboi said: Where? There isn’t any space. Really, most of it is ripe for bulldozing. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Been on the cards for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramseyboi Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, finlo said: Really, most of it is ripe for bulldozing. So you just throw people out of their town houses and built 30 percent the number of houses that people want on the land they free up? Genius. Peope don’t want to live in town. People want moderns houses with Gardens and Hartford know exactly what sells. Look at Royal Park in Ramsey. It’s massive, exactly what people want, and all sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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