14 February 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
The Mount, South Cape, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hx
The proposal involves adding a dormer window and a solar panel to the rear elevation of an existing detached house in the residential South Cape area of Laxey. Both elements are positioned on the rear roof slope, making them not readily visible from public viewpoints.
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The officer considered the proposal modest and in keeping with the character of the dwelling, with the dormer window and solar panel both located on the rear elevation, not readily visible from public…
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires residential development only in designated areas and alterations/extensions to existing properties if sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. Officer assessed the dormer and solar panel as modest, rear-positioned, and in keeping with the dwelling's character, with no adverse amenity impacts.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with Area Plans if it respects site/surroundings in scale/form/design, does not adversely affect amenity, character, landscape/townscape, views, or habitats, provides satisfactory access/amenity, and regards energy reduction. Officer found proposal complies as rear elements are not visible publicly, have minimal impact like a rooflight, no amenity harm, and solar panel supports energy best practice; referenced para 8.12.1 presuming favour of extensions without adverse impacts.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s P/7038/1 and P/7038/2 date stamped the 30th December 2010.
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