7 March 2024 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Laxey Football Club, Glenwood Cottage, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7aj
Laxey and Lonan Sports Community Facilities applied to replace an existing 900mm wide window on the football club clubhouse in Glen Road, Laxey, with a 1300mm wide roller shutter. The site is within the Laxey Conservation Area, a 'Mixed Use' area on the Area Plan for the East 2020, at surface water flood risk, and alon…
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The officer determined the proposal would have an acceptable visual and amenity impact, with no harm to the overall Conservation Area, trees, or increased flood risk beyond the existing situation.
General Policy 2
Requires general standards for acceptable development including visual and neighbouring amenity (b, c, g). The officer assessed the proposal against this, finding the roller shutter replacement would not result in adverse visual impact to the building or streetscene, with no neighbours affected due to the site's setback.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of conservation areas. The replacement shutter on a non-traditional window in a modern sports building would have negligible impact on the CA's character, not making the appearance worse.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Promotes good design. Considered relevant but no specific tension; proposal aligns with locality.
Spatial Policy 5
Promotes use of local materials and character. Building mimics traditional properties but is a later addition.
Environment Policy 13 - Development and flood risk
Addresses flood risk. No assessment provided, but minor works would not change flood risk from existing situation.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Promotes development taking account of locality in design. Proposal fits sports building context.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highways interest
Highway Services HDC lists application 24/00152/B under 'no interest (NHI)' category, indicating no highway concerns.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00152/B
