19 May 2005 · Planning Committee
22, New Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bf
The proposal involved erecting a porch and a two-storey extension on the side of the existing detached house at 22 New Road in Laxey, adding living space including a bedroom, shower room, and sun room. The officer assessed the mass, scale, and design as being in keeping with the character of the existing dwelling.
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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. 5035/1 date stamped the 11th March 2005.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Surface water drainage
There must be no discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from the development to any foul drainage system(s).
no objection, but request consideration of car parking implications in the area
no objection subject to no discharge of surface water to foul drainage system(s)
DOT Highways objected due to insufficient parking and access details, DOT Drainage had no objection subject to surface water conditions, Laxey Village Commissioners had no objection but noted parking concerns, and Fire Service recommended refusal due to inadequate means of escape.
Key concern: insufficient parking and access details including sightlines (DOT Highways)
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionObjection:; There are no/insufficient details given of parking and access requirements to evaluate the application.; There are insufficient details given of the access, including sightlines, for the proposed road or drive onto the adopted highway, to serve the needs of the development.; Reason for condition(s): To ensure adequate access and vehicle parking facilities and in the interests of road safety.
Conditions requested: details of parking and access requirements; details of the access, including sightlines
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection In principle subject to:; The application states that the surface water from the proposed development is to be discharged to the “existing drainage”.
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.; these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
Laxey Village Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Board have no objection to this application, but request that the Committee consider the implications for car parking in the area.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
ObjectionRecommend Refusal As Means of Escap From Both Proposed Ground and First Floor Beoroom Are Via HABITABLE Rooms WHICH IS INHERENTLY UNSAFE & THE EVENT OF FIRE.; Recommend: Approve / Defer / Refusal
