1 July 2025 · Planning Committee
Aavioghey, Ballaragh, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7pl
The proposal at Aavioghey, Ballaragh, Laxey, involves demolishing an existing single-storey flat roof sunroom on the northeast elevation of a traditional detached cottage and replacing it with a larger single-storey extension including a porch, kitchen diner, and bathroom.
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The officer recommended approval because the scale and design of the extension are acceptable, with materials reflective of the countryside setting and existing dwelling, and no significant adverse im…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape character or amenity. Officer assessed the extension's scale, massing, and flat roof design as acceptable given minimal public visibility, replacement of existing addition, and softened appearance with timber cladding, finding no significant harm.
Housing Policy 15
Extensions to traditional countryside properties must respect proportion, form, appearance; normally limited to 50% of existing floor space. Proposal complies as scale is under 50% limit and, despite modern elements, justified by existing flat roofs; overall form acceptable in context.
Environment Policy 42
New development in settlements must reflect local character and identity; no inappropriate backland or removal of green spaces. Officer noted countryside setting but found extension acceptable due to limited visibility and integration.
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 objections; minimal visual impact from public vantage points due to layout, topography, and similar height to existing; small porch has no significant impact.
