23 August 2007 · Planning Committee
Land Adjacent To, Westdene, Croit E Quill Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7jj
The proposal was for approval in principle to build a detached dwelling on a vacant, sloping parcel of land forming part of the extended garden of Westdene, between Westdene and the Strooan-ny-Quil Stream, using an existing vehicle access with provision for at least two car parking spaces and no building closer than 30…
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The officer concluded that the site is relatively small and irregular in shape compared to surrounding properties, raising concerns about possible positioning of any dwelling.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Policy permits residential development in designated existing/proposed residential areas subject to impact assessment on character, appearance, and surroundings. Officer assessed site constraints (size, trees, amenity, access, drainage, character) and found unacceptable impacts on trees, neighbour amenity, and wooded character, failing the policy test.
Policy L/OSNC/PR/6 of The Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005
Policy presumes against tree removal except for commercial purposes, including to facilitate development. Officer noted development requires tree felling for dwelling and likely further felling for light, which is undesirable and directly contrary to the policy.
Do not oppose subject to conditions on sight lines, car parking, turning facility, and reserved matters application
No objection subject to conditions on connection to public sewer, foul/surface water details, no surface water to foul systems
No objection provided it does not result in clearing of the wooded site
