1 March 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Greenbank, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ar
The proposal involves demolishing a dilapidated single-storey vehicle repair workshop, constructed with Manx stonework on sides and rear but corrugated metal and timber on the front, along with clearing the concrete hardstanding site.
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The officer assessed the proposal primarily against Policy CA/6 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01, which presumes in favour of retaining buildings that positively contribute to conservation area chara…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. The officer concluded the demolition would not harm the Laxey Conservation Area, as the existing building detracts and replacement enhances it.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumes against demolition of buildings positively contributing to conservation area character; for detracting buildings, assesses replacement merits, architectural/historic interest, and wider effects. The officer applied this as primary test, finding the workshop does not positively contribute (dilapidated, unsympathetic use), unlikely convertible, and replacement design acceptable after material changes, with no detrimental wider impact.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Provides general criteria for registered building applications. Referenced as applicable alongside CA/6 criteria (similar to RB/6) for demolition assessment in conservation area.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
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