25 March 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Laurel Bank, Rencell Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bj
The proposal involves building a 4.7m x 5.5m enclosed timber-framed shed and a 4.4m x 5.5m open carport, both 3.8m high to the pitch, covering part of the existing paved parking area in the steeply sloped rear garden of Laurel Bank, a three-storey end-terrace property amid two-storey cottages on Rencell Hill, Laxey.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (b, c, g, h, i), finding it accords as the shed and carport are modest rear structures not uncommon in residential curtilages, similar to per…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning provided it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale (b), does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character (c), protects resident amenity and locality character (g), provides safe access/parking (h), and avoids unacceptable road safety/traffic effects (i). The officer tested the rear shed/carport against these, finding it acceptable due to modest scale, rear location avoiding street scene impact, no overlooking, and Highway Services confirmation on parking/safety.
Residential Design Guide 2021
The guidance sets principles for residential development design. The officer concluded the proposal accords with its principles, as the structures are in keeping with the property's character and not out of place in the residential curtilage.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and on proviso that Planning is satisfied on the amount of retained car parking. Continues to not oppose following additional information.
no objection
Highways Division and Garff Commissioners both raised no objections to the erection of a shed and carport at Laurel Bank, with Highways noting no significant highway safety impacts provided parking is retained.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and on proviso that Planning is satisfied on the amount of retained car parking.; The Applicant to consider the provision of bicycle parking and an electric vehicle charging point to aid mode choice and climate change objectives.; DNO on 8.11.21
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionIt was noted that it was unlikely that these proposals for additional structures will impact significantly on the public or neighbours.; Members felt that parking capacity would be improved by the proposals.; There were no objections to this application.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the additional information uploaded on 8 December 2021 and continues to not oppose this proposal.; Highway Drainage team may comment separately on the percolation test.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the amended information uploaded on 19 January 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal.; The Highway Drainage team may comment separately on the proposed sump and percolation test.
