Commissioners' chairman brands planning decision 'disappointing'

Hartford Homes development will see 300+ new homes in Braddan

The chairman of Braddan Commissioners has branded planning approval for more than 300 new homes as ‘disappointing’.

Permission for the development at Ballafletcher – which will also include a nursery and primary school - has been granted after appeals against the plans were dismissed.

The local authority believes that the field is one of the last parts of a green belt between Douglas and Braddan, something that a number of residents in the area agree with.

Andrew Jessopp says there are also some inconsistencies including a lack of awareness about flooding and odour management. 

He believes there will also be traffic problems on Braddan Road: