27 June 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Laxey River Weir Opposite, New Fire Station, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nj
The proposal involves reconstructing a 5.4m long by 3.5m high section of riverbank wall that failed over winter, using precast concrete sections faced with Manx stone to match the existing random rubble stone wall.
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The officer considered the main issues to be implications on the river, flood risk, and impacts on the Conservation Area. The proposal was judged to have a neutral impact on the river and visual ameni…
Policy L/HR/P2/3 of the Local Plan
Requires no development adversely affecting rivers' appearance, quality, or wildlife, with consultation on water integrity and surface water disposal. Officer found proposal has neutral impact on river, preserves appearance, and no adverse wildlife effects, with prior close consultation by Fisheries Division.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in scale/form/design, no adverse landscape/townscape/amenity impacts, protects water courses. Proposal matches existing materials, respects Conservation Area townscape, no adverse effects noted.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment for sites with potential flooding risk. Site in 100-year flood zone with climate change; proposal in riverbank reconstruction deemed acceptable without increasing risk, necessary to prevent erosion.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Areas. Proposal preserves character by matching existing stone wall appearance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area character a material consideration, including settings/views. Proposal has neutral visual impact, preserves riverbank and area appearance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval for the re-construction of riverbank relates to Drawing No. NDC/2939 103 entitled 'Emergency work to Retaining wall at Laxey Fire Station - Construction Details' date stamped 19th April 2013.
no objections
confirm that they have been working closely with the Department of Infrastructure on this project
