Officer Planning Report and Recommendation

18 Statement I hereby enclose two further copies of: - this application form - and all supporting plans and attachments which must include Site Location Plan A current up to date plan in order to identify the property (these can be purchased from the Planning & Building Control Directorate), indicating the site of the proposed works in red with a blue outline showing the extent of any additional land ownership. Site Plan Showing the boundaries of the curtilage of the building or the building as extended, and its relationship to adjoining boundaries (including written dimensions from each side of the building to it's relevant boundary), and the size, position and use of every other building or proposed building within that curtilage. These will be forwarded to the Local Authority of the District and Network Planning, Department of Transport. In the case of a replacement windows application only one further application copy is required for the Local Authority. To the best of my knowledge and belief all the information given in this application is true, and the documents provided herewith are accurate, and I herewith acknowledge that if I have willfully stated anything herein knowing it to be untrue or inaccurate, or which I do not believe to be true, I may render myself liable for prosecution and may render any approval granted invalid. I also enclose the appropriate fee of £50.00 Dated 4/5/05 Signature of applicant or agent Should this application be unsupported by adequate and clear site maps and plans outlining all the works proposed the Department retains the right to refuse acceptance and return the application. SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS Please detail the drawing or reference number and/or date of all plans submitted in support of this application. Should any plans be missing, the application will be considered incomplete. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary. NOTE: NO WORKS MAY BE COMMENCED UNTIL SUCH TIME AS- a) On receipt of the Initial Decision Notice, the time period for requesting a review has expired: or b) Any Review of the initial decision has been completed and the time for requesting an Appeal in relation to any decisions at Review has expired: or c) Any Appeal has been completed To: The Secretary of the Planning Committee Department of Local Government and the Environment Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas IM1 2SF Department of Local Government and the Environment Planning and Building Control Directorate Planning Section Tel 01624 685950 Murray House Fax 01624 686443 For official use only Date 4.5.05 Receipt Number 598405 Application for Planning Approval Town and Country Planning Acts 1934 to 1991 Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 and Amendment Orders to 1990 Registered Building Regulations 1991 Please type or use block capitals. The person here below named as the applicant is responsible for payment of the appropriate fee. All relevant questions on this form must be answered. {{table:109835}} Form PA1 {{table:109836}} {{table:109838}} {{table:109837}} ## Planning Report And Recommendations {{table:109839}} {{table:109840}} {{table:109841}} {{table:109842}} ### Considerations {{table:109843}} ### Written Representations ### Consultations ### Policy

Officer's Report

The application seeks approval for the erection of a sunroom extension onto the rear elevation of a mid-terraced dwelling in Laxey.

Whilst the proposed extension is relatively minor and the impact on the neighbouring properties is acceptable an issue has arisen with the Department of Transport Drainage Division. They have concerns that extension is partially constructed on a wall that they are responsible for and have concerns about future stability and river maintenance. Whilst ownership is usually a civil matter

outside the remit of planning I would suggest that the potential detrimental impacts on the adjacent watercourse are a planning consideration as they are within the public realm. The matter has been discussed with the applicant but no suitable outcome reached. Accordingly, I recommend that the planning application be refused.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Refused

Date of Recommendation: 05.09.2005

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

R 1. By reason that the proposed extension is partially constructed on the riverside retaining wall the proposed development would unacceptably prejudice: A) the future maintenance of the adjacent river; and B) the structural integrity of the retaining wall.

• 1. The applicant is advised that the Laxey River is designated as a main river under the Land Drainage Act 1934. Accordingly, works within the proximity of a main river will need to be agreed with the Department of Transport Drainage Division. It is recommended that any amended proposal is discussed and agreed with them prior to its formal submission.

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