4 January 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Christ Church, Church Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ax
The proposal involved demolishing and enlarging the existing porch on the south-western elevation of the 19th-century Christ Church, a Registered Building, to include a disabled toilet and cupboard, plus an external disabled access ramp.
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The officer assessed the proposal against policies for Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas, focusing on the demolition and enlargement of the porch as the largest impact on character.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 requires development to respect character and amenity. The officer found the modest development in-keeping with the Registered Building and Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 32
Environment Policy 32 protects heritage assets. Considered alongside Registered Building policies; proposals preserved special architectural interest through material matching and feature re-use.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 safeguards Conservation Areas. The enlargement was assessed as harmonising without harming Laxey Conservation Area character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the works shown in drawings Location Plan, Block Plan, Drawing No: 82:3:12 Plan as Existing received 23rd October 2012 and 83:4:12 Rev A Plan as Proposed General Layout received 28th November 2012.
recommends approval of the amended application
