16 July 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Icari, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ab
The application seeks full planning approval to replace windows and doors throughout the two-storey semi-detached dwelling 'Icari' in Laxey Conservation Area. Front elevation proposes like-for-like sliding sash windows but with white uPVC frames instead of dark, retaining the single mullion and opening method; the fron…
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The property's prominent highway-edge location in Laxey Conservation Area requires proposals to enhance or maintain character per Environment Policy 35 and L/CRB/PR/4.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance per Town and Country Planning Act. Officer assessed front like-for-like sash windows as preserving character in prominent location; rear changes acceptable due to non-visibility.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; no adverse townscape or amenity impact. Proposal meets (b), (c), (g) as changes match existing front style and rear neutral.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Front sash retention preserves; rear casements/French doors neutral and policy-compliant.
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.
recommended the application be approved on 1st July 2015
Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval of the application for replacement windows and doors at Icari, Glen Road, Laxey.
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the application
