26 January 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
21, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nh
The proposal involves erecting a rear extension to an existing two-storey semi-detached house in a Conservation Area, with dimensions of 12.2m wide, 3.5m deep, and 5.1m ridge height, finished in matching render and slate tiles.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan and Isle of Man Strategic Plan, focusing on impacts to the Conservation Area character, street scene, and neighbour amenities.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires residential alterations and extensions to be sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area in designated residential zones. The officer assessed the rear extension as appropriate due to its matching materials and limited visibility.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Mandates special attention to preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character per the 1991 Act. Assessed as compliant because the proposal preserves character through non-visible rear location and screening.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with Area Plans if it respects site/surroundings in scale, form, design; avoids harm to character, amenities, highways, etc. The officer confirmed compliance via lack of adverse visual or amenity impacts, with specific reference to siting, scale, and neighbour effects.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. The proposal met this by not harming views or character, due to rear positioning and screening.
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. This approval relates to drawings reference numbers B/743/10, B/743/8 and B/743/9 all received on 16th December 2015.
do not oppose
Highways Division (Department of Infrastructure) issued a 'Do Not Oppose' response to the proposed alterations and rear extension at 21 Mines Road, Laxey.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 24.12.15
