27 May 2015 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority)
Bay Trees, Pinfold Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hn
The application sought permission to demolish an existing raised timber terrace balcony (4.0m x 2.7m) and staircase at the rear of the two/three-storey detached dwelling and replace it with a white uPVC conservatory measuring 3.2m wide x 5.0m long x 3.0m high, with full glazing, hipped roof, and a Juliet balcony on the…
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The officer considered the main issues to be visual effects on the neighbouring dwelling Rock Side (overbearing and overlooking) and impact on the house's character.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with Area Plans and other policies if it respects site/surroundings (siting, scale, design), does not harm landscape/townscape character, public sea views, resident amenity, locality character, or road safety/traffic. The officer tested the conservatory's rear position, modest scale, elevated design, and white uPVC materials against these, finding no adverse effects on neighbour amenity (due to 9m separation and hedging), limited public views (screened by topography), and appropriate finish for the house.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
The policy was referenced as applicable but not quoted; the officer concluded the proposal accords with its provisions alongside GP2, based on the overall assessment of amenity, visual impact, and character.
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 approval
Lonan Parish Commissioners recommend approval of the planning application subject to the approval of the Planning Committee.
Lonan Parish Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the above Planning Application; This is subject to the approval of the Planning Committee of the Department of Infrastructure
