1 June 2018 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Old Ballachrink Farm, Breeze Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dl
The proposal involves constructing a simple timber post structure with a green profiled metal sheet roof (including translucent sections for light) and fence-style cladding to enclose an existing open yard area next to the garage, used for vehicle storage and maintenance.
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The main issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, where the Planning Authority must ensure proposals preserve or enhance the area's special character per Environm…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, resident amenity, provide safe access/parking, no adverse road safety/traffic effects. Officer assessed the proposal complies as it respects the site, does not harm character or amenity, and has no highway issues.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Officer tested if proposal preserves CA character; found it does due to screening by garage and dark green finish, avoiding inappropriate development.
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.
Dark green colouring
The external structure/walls/fencing and the roof are all required to be painted/coloured a dark green colour prior to the occupation of the development and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area and the Conservation Area.
no highway implication
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 17-5-18; Highway Services Comment made No Highways Interest
