15 September 2009 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
26, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nh
The proposal involved replacing an existing 15-panelled glass front door with a new door design appropriate for the 1930s/1940s style of the two-storey semi-detached dwelling. The site is within Laxey Conservation Area, zoned for residential use.
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The officer noted the property is a 1930/40's design within the Laxey Conservation Area but not traditional in appearance.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of townscape or amenity; within residential zoning. Officer found proposal acceptable as it respects the 1930s/40s design of the property.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. The replacement door was deemed to enhance the property's appearance, approved by Conservation Officer.
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. Proposal tested against this for door design suitability in the area.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the Installation of a replacement front door as proposed in the submitted documents which are date-stamped 7th August 2009.
recommends approval of the above planning application
Laxey Village Commissioners initially recommended refusal due to the door styling being out of keeping with the area, but later recommended approval.
Key concern: proposed door styling is out of keeping with the area and adjoining properties
Laxey Village Commissioners
ObjectionThe Board believes that the proposed door styling is out of keeping with the area and adjoining properties and a more sympathetic and compatible style should be installed.; the Board recommends refusal of the above planning application.
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the above planning application.
