24 July 2009 · Planning Committee
The Lodge, Fairy Cottage, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7br
The proposal involves alterations and extensions to the existing detached dwelling at The Lodge in the Fairy Cottage area of Laxey, specifically comprising amendments to the scheme previously approved under 08/01778/B, including changes to windows and addition of a balcony to the south elevation.
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The officer noted the proposal is an amendment to the previously approved scheme under 08/01778/B and follows pre-application discussion, with much of the assessment similar to the prior approval.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Permits alterations and extensions to existing property in residential areas if sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. Officer assessed the significant extensions against this, finding the site size sufficient to accommodate without undue harm to amenity or character, given changes in levels and separation from neighbours.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with area plan zoning to respect site/surroundings in scale/form/design, avoid adverse amenity/landscape impacts, ensure highway safety, and protect watercourses/habitats. Officer confirmed compliance across amenity (private/public), highways (no opposition), watercourse proximity (no compromise, safeguards advised), and character (variety of dwellings, site hidden from public view).
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 drawing no.s SH/AJ/SP1, LDG/AJH FP1 and LDG/AJH EL1 date stamped the 15th May 2008.
Ancillary accommodation only
The accommodation created by this approval must be used only as accommodation ancillary to that of the existing dwelling. For the avoidance of doubt, no approval should hereby be conferred by this approval for the use of the new accommodation as a separate dwelling.
do not oppose
