10 May 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Pinfold Cottage, Pinfold Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hn
The proposal involves extending a detached dwelling at Pinfold Cottage in Laxey with a new rear elevation roof and associated alterations, based on drawings 208.1.1 and 208.1.2. The site is in a predominantly residential area under the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan 2005.
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The officer considered the proposal against Policy L/RES/PR/1 of the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005, which allows alterations and extensions to existing properties in residential areas if sympat…
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
The policy permits residential development, including alterations and extensions to existing properties, in designated residential areas if sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. The officer assessed the rear extension's scale as in keeping with the dwelling's character and found no adverse amenity impacts due to site levels and inter-property distances. This met the policy test without tension.
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 208.1.1 and 208.1.2 date stamped the 8th March 2007.
Do not oppose
Approve / recommend approval
Highways Division does not oppose the application; Lonan Parish Commissioners recommend approval; Fire and Rescue Service recommends approval but notes applicant should consult due to inherent safety issues with staircase access.
Key concern: present layout is inherently unsafe as the staircase discharges via the kitchen
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Lonan Parish Commissioners
Supportthe board recommends approval of the above Planning Application. This is subject to the approval of the Planning Committee of the Department of Local Government and Environment.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionApplicant to consult the Fire Safety Department as the present layout is inherently unsafe as the staircase is accessed. Discharges via the kitchen.; Recommend: Approve
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult the Fire Safety Department
