15 June 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Millstream Cottage, 40, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nj
The proposal is for alterations to a detached dwelling in Laxey Conservation Area, including raising the roof at eaves level, adding traditional style front dormers, and a rear extension to create en-suite facilities, turning a two-bedroom property into a three-bedroom one.
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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.s 01, 02, 03 and 04 date stamped the 16th February 2006.
Surface water drainage
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
no objections to the proposed development
NO OBJECTION in principle subject to no discharge of surface water to foul sewer
no comment on merits but recommends installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection
DOT Drainage Division has no objection subject to surface water discharge conditions; Laxey Village Commissioners have no objections; Highways Division objects due to inadequate parking and access; Fire and Rescue Service recommends smoke detection installation.
Key concern: The parking and access arrangements are inadequate to serve this extended property
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION In principle subject to:; It is noted that the surface water from the property is to be discharged via a soakaway. The use of soakaways are subject to Building Control approval
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division; If Building Control approval for soakaway is not granted, the Drainage Division would not give permission for the discharge of surface water into the existing foul system and an alternative means of disposal would have to be sought; These comments could be incorporated in the approval notice
Laxey Village Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Board considered this application at their meeting on 15th March 2006 and have no objections.
Highways Division
ObjectionThe parking and access arrangements are inadequate to serve this extended property.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
No CommentThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
