7 November 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
Plot 3 - Field 614664, Ballaragh Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ph
The proposal is for a detached split-level dwelling with garage on a sloping site between existing residential development on Ballaragh Road in Laxey, designed to appear as a bungalow from the road with a two-storey element to the rear, similar to Plots 1 and 2.
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The proposal is a replica of the 2010 approval (10/01860/B) which has lapsed, and no significant material circumstances have altered since then.
Policy L/RES/PR/6 (Area 7)
This policy states the land is suitable for a maximum of three new dwellings, with access and drainage per Department of Transport requirements and consultation with Isle of Man Water Authority for water supply. The officer noted the site is Plot 3 in this designated area, with Plots 1 and 2 already developed, and previous approvals confirming suitability.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; no adverse effects on character, amenity, highways, habitats, etc. The officer confirmed the proposal complies fully, as previously assessed, with no adverse impacts identified.
Housing Policy 6
Requires residential-zoned development per area plan brief or paragraph 6.2 criteria, encouraging good design. The officer found it undertaken in accordance with the Laxey Area Plan brief.
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.
Vehicular access and sight lines
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling the vehicular access arrangements and sight lines must be set out in accordance with drawing no. HLK/10/0271/2 date stamped the 21 July 2016. This approval relates to drawings HLK/10/0271/1, HLK/10/0271/2 and HLK/10/0271/3 all date stamped received 21 July 2016.
This proposal consists of a dwelling erected on a plot with an existing access constructed under a previous planning application. There is sufficient car parking provided. Highway Services does not oppose this application.
Highways Division (DOI) does not oppose the application for a detached dwelling with garage on Plot 3, Ballaragh Road, Laxey, noting sufficient car parking and an existing access.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose this application.; This proposal consists of a dwelling erected on a plot with an existing access constructed under a previous planning application. There is sufficient car parking provided.
