27 July 2007 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment
St Nicholas Field, Breeze Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dl
The proposal was for a new two-and-a-half storey dwelling with five bedrooms, games room, and ancillary granny flat over a triple garage, replacing an existing small traditional farmhouse on a 2.38 acre wooded site partly designated residential and partly open space/woodland.
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The Minister followed the appointed inspector's report, concluding the site is designated as an Area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance where the proposed development would adversely impa…
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires residential development generally only in designated proposed/existing residential areas. Officer acknowledged conflict as proposal encroaches into open space but accepted limited repositioning; inspector found it alters ~60% of site from non-residential, conflicting with policy.
Policy L/OSNC/PR/1
General presumption against development in designated open space. Site partly open space/woodland; officer noted conflict but minimal impact; inspector ruled clear breach due to substantial residential expansion.
Policy L/OSNC/PR/6 of The Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005
Presumption against tree felling to facilitate development. Officer accepted loss of poor sycamores with trees remaining; inspector found unacceptable amenity loss despite replacements, harming landscape.
Environment Policy 2
Protects landscape character in AHLV/Scenic Significance areas unless no harm or essential location. Inspector concluded proposal significantly intrudes into countryside/woodland, harming character from public views.
Environment Policy 3
Prevents unacceptable loss/damage to amenity/conservation woodland. Inspector noted prominent woodland feature distinguishing development from countryside; tree loss conflicts despite mitigation.
Significant site improvements already made; replacement appropriate; existing house poor repair; design reflects mixed area style; traffic increase insignificant
Existing house poor repair; modestly proportioned for plot; many visible houses nearby; traffic insignificant; archaeological site protected; limited ecological impact
Do not oppose subject to conditions
No objection subject to conditions
No objection after site discussions
No objection after discussions
