19 April 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
St. Georges Woollen Mills Ltd, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ar
The proposal involves replacing deteriorated existing metal window frames with new metal framed windows of similar design in the Mill Office building at Laxey Woollen Mills. The site is within a designated light industrial area and Conservation Area in Laxey.
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The officer considered the proposal modest with limited impact, sufficient detail for assessment despite criticisms, and no adverse effect on the Conservation Area character.
Policy LUND/PR/i of the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Designates land for light industrial purposes, defined as processes or machinery suitable for residential areas without detriment to amenity via noise, vibration, etc. The window replacement in the mill office was assessed as compatible with this use, being internal maintenance not generating such impacts.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance per Town and Country Planning Act 1991. The officer found the proposal does not adversely affect the Conservation Area, with metal frames replacement suitably limited in impact.
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. 00264/1, window specification and photographs date stamped the 12th February 2007.
no objections to the proposals
no comment recorded, implied no objection
