14 March 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated)
Oirr Ushtey, The Promenade, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dd
The site is a large period detached dwelling on Laxey Promenade, appearing as several original dwellings converted into one with two and three storey elements, surrounded by similar properties and a public car park.
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The principle of the extension is firmly established by recent prior consents, with the key change being use as a separate dwelling rather than ancillary accommodation.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect amenity, character, road safety, or views; and provide satisfactory access and parking. Officer assessed the amendment as compliant, noting established principle of extension, minimal amenity impacts, public parking sufficiency, and no adverse effects on neighbours or character.
Housing Policy 4
Permits new housing in existing towns/villages or service villages to meet local needs. Site in Laxey service village under Spatial Policy 3, making separate dwelling appropriate without breaching countryside restrictions.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the submitted documents and the following plans 1A, 2, 3B and 4A all received on 28th January 2014.
Solid door on staircase
The external access door at the top of the external staircase on the north west (rear) elevation shall at all times have a solid design with no window openings, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.
no opposition to the application
no opposition to the application
applicant required to register the flat prior to occupation
DEFA Environmental Health requires registration of the new flat under Housing Regulations post-completion; Highways Division does not oppose; Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval.
DEFA Environmental Health
Conditional No Objectionthe proposed flats/apartments must, on completion of the intended works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the above planning application.
