28 February 2013 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
35, New Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bg
The proposal involves minor alterations to the Laxey Village Commissioners' Office, a two- to three-storey building in Laxey Conservation Area, including demolition of two chimney stacks, installation of a new roof light and replacement of an existing one, replacement of stained timber windows with uPVC windows matchin…
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The officer concluded the proposal is a modest level of development where the chimney stacks on the south west and north east elevations add little to the architectural design/style of the property.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with area plan zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affecting townscape character, amenity, or road safety. Officer assessed proposal complies as it respects village setting/Conservation Area character with negligible appearance change.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer found proposal preserves character with no detrimental impact.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on conservation area character a material consideration; special regard where affecting setting/views. Officer considered proposal's negligible impact acceptable.
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 nos 01, 02 and 03 all date stamped the 21st December 2012.
