26 February 2013 · Planning Committee
Creative Juices, Greenbank, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ar
The proposal involves converting a two-storey vacant stone warehouse on Glen Road, Laxey, into two self-catering holiday apartments, plus converting part of the existing single-storey garages into storage and drying facilities with two on-site parking spaces.
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The principle of tourist accommodation was accepted despite light industrial zoning as the vacant buildings do not suit modern industrial needs, their future industrial viability is questionable, and …
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Restricts residential development to designated residential areas. Proposal for holiday accommodation (tourist/residential use) in light industrial zone conflicts, but officer weighed loss of industrial against reuse benefits in residential context.
Policy L/IND/PR/1 of the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Designates site for light industrial uses suitable for residential areas without amenity detriment. Vacant site's poor modern industrial suitability and residential surroundings justified departure for tourist use.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention in Conservation Areas to preserve/enhance character. Reuse tidies unsightly site, brings vacant building back into use without harming character.
General Policy 2
Permits development per Area Plan zoning if respecting site/surroundings, amenity, highways, flood risk etc. Despite zoning conflict, satisfied on design, amenity, flood, parking (relaxed) and Conservation benefits.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment in potential flood areas. Submitted assessment satisfied Water Authority requirements.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving/enhancing character. Proposal enhances by reusing/promoting historic building.
Business Policy 11
Tourism development per sustainable objectives, rural buildings permitted under ENV16. Reuse of existing rural building for tourism accepted.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (apartments: 1/bedroom, 2 for 2+ beds). 2 spaces provided vs 4 required, but relaxed for architectural interest, Conservation benefits, streetscape preservation, bus proximity.
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 P1, 02 P1, 03 P1 and 04 P1 all date stamped the 11th January 2013.
Materials approval
Prior to the commencement of development further details of the proposed replacement windows and doors must be submitted to, and agreed in writing by, the Planning Authority.
do not oppose the planning application
no objection... the submitted flood risk assessment satisfies their requirements
