20 February 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Thie Yn Lhargee, Rencell, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bn
The proposal seeks retrospective permission to install a new front door on a house within the residential curtilage of Thie N Lhargee in Laxey. The new door matches the proportions of glazing of the original, ensuring no harm to the building's design or the surrounding Conservation Area.
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The site is within the Laxey Conservation Area, requiring special attention to preserving or enhancing its character under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Strategic Policy 3 is materially relevant. The officer assessed the proposal against relevant Strategic Policies including SP3, 4(a), and 5, alongside others, finding overall compliance in the context of conservation and residential character.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4(a) is materially relevant. Assessed as part of the suite of Strategic Policies supporting the proposal's acceptability in preserving area character.
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 is materially relevant. The assessment confirmed compliance within the Conservation Area context.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires appropriate development considering specific aspects like design and amenity. The officer concluded the proposal complies, as the door preserves character without harm.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to conservation matters. The replacement door was found to preserve the Conservation Area character, satisfying the policy.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Provides supplementary policy for developments in conservation areas. The officer applied it alongside the statutory test, confirming the door preserves character due to matching glazing proportions.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
no highway interest
Highway Services HDC listed application 23/01212/B under 'no interest' with no highway concerns, and Garff Commissioners stated no objection to the retrospective replacement front door.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/01212/B
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionNo Objection.
