29 August 2024 · Applicant via agent JTM Architecture, processed by Independent Planning Contractor Russell Williams
Southview, Minorca Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dp
The proposal involved demolishing the existing property and erecting two large four-bedroom detached dwellings with associated garages, driveways and access on a garden site with established hedges in Laxey. The site is on a narrow, congested hill near Laxey School, prone to flooding and pedestrian safety issues.
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Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Modified Draft) (April 2007)
DEFA objected citing net biodiversity loss from hedge removal in garden habitat important for bats, birds, invertebrates, hedgehogs as contrary to this objective. No officer assessment as application withdrawn.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Modified Draft) (April 2007)
DEFA objected on basis of habitat loss in garden providing green corridors and regulatory functions. No officer assessment provided.
Isle of Man’s Biodiversity Strategy 2015: DEFA will continue to promote a policy of ‘no net loss’ for semi-natural Manx habitats and species
DEFA stated proposal results in net loss without mitigation, recommending Preliminary Ecological Appraisal. No officer assessment as withdrawn.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking (initial list); later provided detailed advisory comments requesting amendments to plans for visibility, driveway dimensions and drainage
DEFA Biodiversity and Garff Commissioners object due to biodiversity loss and overdevelopment, while Highways raises technical concerns requiring amendments; public representations also object on similar grounds.
Key concern: net biodiversity loss from removal of garden hedges and vegetation
DEFA Biodiversity
ObjectionThe Ecosystem Policy Team object to this application; the proposal will result in a net loss for biodiversity which is contrary to various Government Policies; the application should be refused on this basis
Conditions requested: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) adhering to CIEEM Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (2nd edition 2017) by a suitably qualified ecologist with report detailing findings submitted prior to determination; PEA and resulting survey reports to include proportionate mitigation measures (avoidance, minimisation and compensation) to protect ecological important features; further detailed surveys if identified by PEA with reports submitted prior to determination
Highway Services HDC
Conditional No ObjectionThe applicant should reassess the proposals and provide additional information/plans where necessary taking account of the points above
Conditions requested: show carriageway edge of adopted highway and marking to delineate running lane and pedestrian area; 2.4m x 25m visibility splay from carriageway edge both ways with no obstructions over 1m; minimum 3.4m x 6m vehicle space in front of garage with garage conditioned for parking only; driveways to be consolidated and bound material with no water draining onto highway
Garff Commissioners
ObjectionMembers Object to these proposals; Members would be more sympathetic to smaller scale dwellings that were in keeping with the character of the area
