18 February 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
Harbour View, Back Shore Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dq
The proposal at Harbour View, Back Shore Road, Laxey, involved installing a new uPVC white composite front door of similar size, style, and opening method to the existing warped timber door, and a like-for-like replacement of a damaged uPVC casement side window on the south-west elevation.
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The officer assessed the impact on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the Conservation Area. The side window replacement was minor in detail, did not overlook adjacent propertie…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed the minor replacements as compliant, with no detrimental impact on character or amenities.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. The like-for-like replacements were found to preserve the Area and property character.
Guidance on replacement windows in Conservation Areas
Requires replacement windows visible from public thoroughfares to match original opening method, glazing bars, and frame sections; less visible ones to match glazing pattern. The side window, not publicly visible, was a direct like-for-like replacement; door reflected existing style.
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.
recommend approval
Laxey Village Commissioners approved the application, and DOI Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board Resolved to approve this planning application
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 21-01-2016
