30 October 2014 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (decision notice issued by Director of Planning and Building Control)
Sea Breeze Cottage, Breeze Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dl
The proposal involves replacing two top-hung casement windows, two non-opening lights, and a half-glazed timber door on the kitchen elevation of Cranford, a dwelling on Breeze Hill in Laxey, with matching white uPVC units.
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The officer judged the proposed works would have a neutral effect on the Laxey Conservation Area, making an objection unsustainable.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. The officer assessed the uPVC replacements as having neutral effect due to like-for-like design and site's limited visibility, thus preserving character without harm.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affecting townscape character or locality amenity. Proposal complies as it matches existing features without impacting character or residents, in residential zoning.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
recommend the application be approved
