26 March 2012 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Laxey River Weir Opposite, New Fire Station, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nj
The proposal involves reconstructing a damaged apron beneath a weir on the Laxey River to secure its structural integrity and adjacent river walls. The new apron will measure approximately 9 x 4 metres and be constructed from precast coloured concrete slabs with a stone pattern to simulate the original cobbled stone ri…
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The officer assessed the proposal's implications for the main river, flood risk, and the Conservation Area. The precast concrete slabs with cobbled stone effect were judged to preserve the appearance …
Policy L/HR/P2/3 of the Local Plan
Requires no development that adversely affects the appearance or quality of rivers or supported wildlife, with close consultation with DAFF and DoT. The officer judged the precast concrete with stone effect preserves river bed appearance, improves flow and reduces erosion, with no adverse wildlife impact noted, thus complying.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site surroundings, not adversely affecting landscape, townscape, habitats, water courses, amenity, road safety, or flood risk. The officer found the proposal respects the Conservation Area, has neutral visual impact, reduces flood/erosion risks, and does not affect amenities or safety.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment for sites with potential flooding risk. Site is in 100-year flood zone with climate change; proposal reduces erosion and flooding risks by improving structural integrity and river flow, assessed as compliant without adverse flood impact.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval for the re-construction of eroded weir apron relates to drawing no. 105 Rev. A and photographs showing details of the mould to form the stone effect all date stamped 7th February 2012.
recommends approval of the above application
do not oppose the above application as there is no adverse impact on pedestrian or vehicular safety
