19 August 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
1, Victoria Terrace, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7aw
The application proposed replacing the existing polycarbonate roof of a rear conservatory on a two-storey traditional Manx cottage with lightweight charcoal tiles matching the main slate roof. The site is within Laxey's Conservation Area and a predominantly residential zone.
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The officer concluded the proposal complies with General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and Planning Policy Statement 1/01.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or local amenity; and consider energy reduction. Officer assessed the roof replacement against criteria b, c, g, n, finding it enhances appearance, has no neighbour impact, and improves energy efficiency in a residential/Conservation Area context.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance. Officer found the tile replacement matches the main roof, providing unbroken rear elevation appearance and enhancing overall property in visible public views.
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 highway interest
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 4 Aug 20
