3 July 2013 · Senior Planning Officer (Anthony Holmes)
Oirr Ushtey, The Promenade, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dd
The site is Oirr-Ushtey, a large period detached dwelling on The Promenade in Laxey, within a conservation area, appearing as several original dwellings converted into one with two and three storey elements.
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The principle of the second floor extension was already established by the prior consent PA 12/01413/B, so the assessment focused on whether the amendments—an external rear staircase with door access …
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with area plans if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not adversely affect townscape character, residential amenity, or public views. The officer assessed the amendments against these tests, finding the enlarged window acceptable in appearance without overlooking, and the rear staircase not substantially impacting views or amenity due to no extended platform and solid door condition, thus compliant without tension.
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 following plans: Drawing Numbers 120915/1, 120915/2 (survey) and 120915/3 A (proposed) received on 24 May 2013.
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.
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