18 June 2015 · Delegated - Michael Gallagher, Director of Planning and Building Control
Riverbank House, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7an
The proposal involves reconstructing a collapsed retaining wall along the Laxey River bank using interlocking concrete 'Porcupine' blocks designed to resemble rounded timber, located within the residential curtilage of the recently built Riverbank dwelling and adjacent Stream Cottage.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 7, which prohibits development causing demonstrable harm to watercourses unless mitigated, requiring identification of watercourses, pollut…
Policy L/HR/P2/3 of the Local Plan
Requires no development adversely affecting rivers' appearance, quality, or wildlife, with consultation on water integrity and surface water disposal. Officer noted site's Area of Ecological Interest but relied on DEFA consultees' positive views to confirm no adverse effects.
Environment Policy 7
Prohibits harm to watercourses without mitigation, requiring risk assessments, pollution measures, phased works, and 8m buffer. Assessed via DEFA expert responses confirming no deterioration in water quality or ecological harm, with appropriate methods.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Officer found blocks appropriate and works invisible from public realm, thus preserving Laxey Conservation Area.
General Policy 3
Allows unzoned development for necessary services or national need. Applied to support river bank reconstruction as essential infrastructure with no alternative.
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.
Confirmed timing between July and September and will liaise on suitable construction methods.
No comment, understands works necessary and river protection taken into account.
Recommended that the application be approved.
Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval of the application for reconstruction of collapsed river bank wall at Glen Road, Laxey.
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the application
