8 January 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Maycroft, Minorca Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dn
The proposal is for retrospective permission to retain a flat-roof timber garden room and a small decking platform in the back garden of Maycroft, a detached dwelling on Minorca Hill in Laxey. The garden room is partially visible from the public highway and has a more contemporary appearance than the main house, while …
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The primary test applied was whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character of the Laxey Conservation Area, as required for developments within it.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Strategic Policy 3 is materially relevant. The officer assessed the proposal against Conservation Area tests and found it preserves character, satisfying the policy without noted tension.
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 is materially relevant. The assessment confirmed no amenity impacts, aligning with policy requirements.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b)(c)(g)(m) is materially relevant, addressing amenity, character, and environmental impacts. The proposal passed Conservation Area and neighbour amenity tests, satisfying these aspects.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to Conservation Areas. The statutory test confirmed the garden room and decking preserve the character, despite the garden room's contemporary style being partially visible.
no objection to this application (03.11.2023)
no highway interest in this application (23.10.2023)
no objection to this application (16.10.2023)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, Garff Commissioners have no objection, and a neighbour (Lyncroft Lodge) has no objections.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01166/B
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionNo Objection.
Lyncroft Lodge
No ObjectionWe confirm that we have no objections whatsoever regarding this.
