30 October 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (M Gallagher, Director of Planning and Building Control)
Working Mens Institute, New Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bd
The proposal involves demolishing an existing flat-roof rear extension and replacing it with a new two-storey extension (7.4m projection, 6.8m width, 5.9m eaves height, 8.69m ridge height) finished in painted sand cement render, slate roof, and timber-framed double-glazed windows, plus alterations to create additional …
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The officer assessed the proposal against the special interest of the registered building, noting its significant architectural interest, landmark quality, group value, and community role, with featur…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer found the extension respects the building's character through subservient scale, matching materials, and removal of incongruous elements, thus protecting the registered building and conservation area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design, and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Assessed as compliant due to the extension's design aligning with the Gothic building's features and lower profile ensuring no harm to townscape.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. The proposal was justified as it replaces a harmful flat-roof extension with a compatible design, preserving architectural interest.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Proposal uses painted render to match existing, slate roof, and timber windows, aligning with this preference.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Extension deemed to respect the area's character through appropriate scale and materials.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Officer confirmed proposal achieves this.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the following information all date stamped 19th August 2013: Drawing Number PTA-115-01 Location and Site Plan As Existing; Drawing Number PTA-115-02 Floor plans and elevations As Existing; Drawing Number PTA-115-03 Section A, B & C As Existing; Drawing Number PTA-115-12 Location and Site Plan As Proposed; Drawing Number PTA-115-105 Lower Ground floor plan & section BB As Proposed; Drawing Number PTA-115-106 First Floor Plan, elevations & section As Proposed.
