20 October 2009 · Secretary Planning Committee
Laxey Wheel, Wheel Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nl
The proposal involved creating a seating/picnic area and siting a mobile catering unit (trailer) adjacent to the internationally significant Laxey Wheel heritage site within a Conservation Area, high landscape value area, and open space/agricultural designation. The site is managed by Manx National Heritage.
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The application was withdrawn by the applicant following officer concerns about policy compliance. The officer noted a general presumption against development in open space/high landscape value areas …
Policy L/OSNC/PR/1
General presumption against development in designated open space. Officer noted need to justify setting aside presumption; accepted principle for Laxey Wheel visitor facilities might qualify as exception under GP3 etc., but required applicant evidence.
Policy L/CRB/PR/1 - Archaeology
No development where adversely affecting archaeological features or setting; Manx National Heritage consultation required near sites like Laxey Wheel. Proposal tested for impact on setting.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Special attention to preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Officer found mobile unit contrary due to harm to character.
Policy L/CRB/PR/6 - Laxey Wheel and the Mines Complex
Recognises international significance; encourages UNESCO status. Mobile unit seen as detrimental to setting of 'Island's most recognisable historical feature'.
General Policy 3
Development not permitted outside zoned areas except specific exceptions like heritage interpretation. Officer accepted potential as 'buildings or works required for interpretation of... heritage' but required justification.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside/ecology unless overriding national need. Relevant to open space/agricultural designation outside settlements.
Environment Policy 2
Protects high landscape value areas unless no harm or essential location. Site in high landscape/scenic significance area.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Areas. Mobile unit found contrary.
Do not oppose
No objection subject to conditions on discharges and grease trap
