15 May 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Sunny Glen, Lower Rencell Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bh
The application seeks consent for demolishing a timber-framed kitchen extension on the side and a flat-roofed conservatory on the rear of Sunny Glen, a traditional detached bungalow on Lower Rencell Hill in Laxey. These elements are in poor condition and not in keeping with the dwelling's character.
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The officer assessed the demolition against policies requiring preservation of Conservation Area character, including General Policy 2, Environment Policy 35, 39, and Conservation Areas guidance in PP…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design, and not adversely affect Conservation Area character or townscape. Officer found demolition acceptable as existing extensions do not contribute positively and their removal enhances the site without harming public views or locality.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Assessed demolition as improving character by removing non-traditional, poor-condition extensions.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption against demolishing buildings positively contributing to Conservation Area. Existing extensions found not to contribute positively, in poor condition, and out of character.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Presumption in favour of retaining positive contributors; similar criteria to RB/6 applied. Demolition justified as extensions detract, not visible publicly, and replacement proposals considered in associated application.
RB/6 Demolition
Presumption against demolition unless condition, repair costs, retention efforts, and replacement merits addressed. Extensions in poor condition, non-traditional; demolition supports better scheme.
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.
no Highways Interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 16 April 19
