16 April 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Sunny Glen, Lower Rencell Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bh
The site is Sunny Glen, a traditional detached bungalow on Lower Rencell Hill in Laxey, fronting directly onto the road between an industrial shed and Queens Hotel, within the Laxey Conservation Area and zoned Mixed Use.
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The key consideration was the visual impact on the character and appearance of the bungalow, the street scene, and the wider Laxey Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning and Area Plan if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect surrounding landscape/townscape character; and does not adversely affect local residents' amenity or locality character. The officer assessed the proposal complies as the wall matches the dwelling and respects traditional appearance, while the fence is acceptable in context without harming outlook or character.
Environment Policy 35
ENV35 permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances the area's character and appearance, protecting special features. The officer found the proposals preserve the Laxey Conservation Area character, with the wall fitting the bungalow and area, and the fence not unacceptably impacting due to industrial 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.
