15 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Mount Pleasant House, Minorca Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ed
The proposal involved replacing the existing two-storey garage/storage wing with a new extension including a flat-roofed kitchen, utility, games room, and terrace on the ground floor, plus a first-floor bedroom suite, all using vertical timber boarding and metal standing seam roofing.
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The officer determined the proposal unacceptable primarily due to its visual impact, stating that 'the siting, size, height, bulk and scale, of the proposed flat roofed ground floor extension and two-…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), and not harm locality character or resident amenity (g). Officer assessed the extension's flat roof, modern materials, and terrace as failing these tests, creating an incongruous addition despite subservient height, as it jarred with the traditional Manx house's render/slate aesthetic.
Environment Policy 22
Relates to impacts of new development on residential amenity. Assessed as acceptable due to no overlooking, overbearing impact or privacy loss from separation, screening, and outbuildings to nearest neighbour.
Environment Policy 23
Requires consideration of adverse impacts of alterations on existing neighbours. No neighbour objections received and distances/screening ensured no harm.
No Highways Interest
