15 June 2012 · Development Control Manager in accordance with delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Verndale, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7an
The proposal sought retrospective permission to remove part of the front boundary wall and extend the tarmac hard standing area to approximately 5m x 5.6m at the front of Verndale, a two-storey semi-detached traditional cottage in Laxey's Conservation Area.
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The officer assessed the impact of the hard standing and wall removal on the dwelling's appearance and the Conservation Area street scene, noting the wall was wearing away and required complete remova…
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires alterations to existing property to be sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. The officer assessed the wall removal and hard standing extension as sympathetic, with retained wall and pillars enhancing appearance, not detrimental to character.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. The proposal was found not harmful due to mix of local parking provisions and Conservation Officer approval.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, surroundings, townscape character, amenity, access, parking, and road safety. Satisfied as hard standing provides parking without adverse impacts on character, amenity, or highways.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character. Achieved through non-harmful design, wall enhancements, and no adverse visual impact.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This retrospective approval for the removal of a front wall and extension of hardstanding relates to drawing showing the location plan of Verndale, Glen Road Title and 1 x photograph showing the application site all date stamped 2nd May 2012.
no objections; recommends approval
no objections; has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
