6 January 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Laxey Information Centre, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nh
The proposal involves replacing an existing rotten window in the south gable of the Laxey Information Centre with a new timber-framed window measuring approximately 2500x1500mm, featuring flush louvres at the top and thermal glazing, while widening the opening to match the original fire engine door size and repairing a…
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The officer noted the proposal is for a modest replacement window that is timber framed with a similar, albeit slightly simpler, glazing pattern to the existing, making it in keeping with the characte…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, or Conservation Area features. Officer assessed the window replacement against criteria (a)-(n), finding it compliant due to modest scale, similar design to existing, and no amenity or character harm.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character/appearance, protecting special features. The timber-framed replacement with similar glazing was deemed to preserve character without harm.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention to preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character/appearance. Site is within designated area; proposal tested for visual/character impact and found acceptable.
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 location plan and drawing no. ELE1 date stamped the 3rd November 2009.
recommends approval of this application
Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval of the application for installation of a replacement window at Laxey Information Centre.
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of this application
