11 June 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Old School House, South Cape, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hz
The proposal involved internal and external alterations to the existing detached dwelling at Old School House, including changes to selected windows and balcony balustrades, plus a new sun deck to the rear and a detached domestic-scale garage.
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The officer considered the proposal in three elements: alterations to the dwelling's external appearance, which are 'suitably limited and actually improves the visual appearance'; the rear sun deck, w…
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires residential development only in designated areas and that alterations/extensions to existing properties be sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. The officer tested the proposal's three elements against this, finding alterations improve appearance, sun deck has little amenity impact, and garage is domestic-scale with limited impact, concluding it accords with the policy.
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 K112/P/10-01, K112/P/10-02, K112/P/10-03, K112/P/10-04 and K112/P/10-05 date stamped the 16th April 2007.
Do not oppose
no objection implied (consulted, no notes of opposition)
Note received; recommend smoke detectors (not a planning objection)
no objection but highlight structural integrity of the lane
no objection per se but register interest and right of access along the lane
No objection in principle, subject to no discharge to foul systems and percolation tests
Drainage Division has no objection subject to conditions on surface water disposal; Fire and Rescue Service recommends smoke detection installation; Highways Division does not oppose; neighbour representations raise no planning objections but highlight lane and wall issues.
Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions; these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage systems so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999; The use of soakaways are subject to Building Control approval and if this approval 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; percolation tests are conducted to support the applicants proposal, in the event that percolation tests fail, the applicant is required to contact the Drainage Division
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe 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
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
