9 May 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
The Mariners, South Cape, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7jb
Mr Jason Millar applied to extend the driveway serving his residential property at The Mariners by removing two mature ash trees, infilling land, and constructing a retaining wall to form a level turning area and parking space adjacent to the coast road.
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The officer noted the proposal provides a clear highway safety benefit by enabling vehicles to turn around and exit forward, outweighing the loss of two trees whose quality did not justify refusal.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Policy permits alterations and extensions to existing property in residential areas if sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. The officer considered the driveway extension appropriate within this residential zone.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings, not adversely affect landscape/townscape, public sea views, residential amenity, highway safety, or prejudice adjoining land. Officer tested against criteria including highway safety (satisfied via turning facility), sea views (not significantly harmed), tree loss (outweighed by safety), and visual impact (modest). Paragraph 8.12.1 presumes in favour of extensions in built-up areas without adverse impacts.
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 D423-PA-01 and D423-PA-02 date stamped the 21st March 2011.
Do not oppose
Approval / recommend approval
No objection subject to no discharge of surface water to foul sewer
No formal objection but adequate controls needed near operational railway
