13 May 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Hillside, Ballaragh, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7pw
Dr Alan and Mrs Patricia Russell applied for alterations to their two-storey detached dwelling at Hillside, Ballaragh, Laxey, specifically the creation of a replacement pedestrian access and erection of a porch measuring 2m wide, 1.35m deep and 2.9m high maximum.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and Policy L/RES/PR/1 of the Laxey and Lonan Local Plan, which permit alterations to existing residential p…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, highway safety or traffic. Officer found the minor porch and access change compliant as it is in keeping with the traditional dwelling, no visual or highway impact, and provides satisfactory amenity.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Permits alterations and extensions to existing properties in residential areas if sympathetic to character and appearance of the building and surroundings. The proposal was assessed as sympathetic given its minor scale and design matching the existing house.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the alterations, creation of replacement pedestrian access and erection of a porch as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 07028604 and 07 028605 all received on 25th March 2009.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Block up existing access
Within one month of the completion of the new pedestrian access permitted by this planning approval, the existing access is to be blocked up as indicated on drawing No 070286 04.
recommends approval of the above Planning Application
Do not oppose
Highways Division does not oppose the application; Lonan Parish Commissioners recommend approval.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
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 Local Government and Environment.
