7 April 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
1, Victoria Terrace, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7aw
The proposal involves replacing the existing insecure wooden front door and top light at 1 Victoria Terrace, Glen Road, Laxey, damaged by 2018 floods, with a new grey slate uPVC composite door (2400mm x 920mm, 4 panels with top two glazed) and a larger 0.21m sandblasted uPVC top light featuring a clear 'No.1'.
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The officer assessed the proposal's impact on the character and appearance of the property and wider street scene in the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design, not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed the door replacement against criteria b, c, g; found compliant as it matches existing uPVC windows and fits varied street scene, preserving townscape.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer tested door/top light against this; acceptable due to cohesion with approved windows and minimal impact amid local variations, enhancing uniformity.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Permits alterations/extensions to existing properties in residential zones if sympathetic to building and surroundings. Relevant as site is in Predominantly Residential zone; proposal deemed sympathetic.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention in Conservation Areas to preserve/enhance character per Town and Country Planning Act. Officer paid special attention; proposal preserves appearance.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highways Interest (28.02.2020)
no objection (10.03.20)
Garff Commissioners raised no objections in two responses, and Highways Division confirmed no highways interest.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections to this application.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections to this application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 28.02.2020
