10 September 2007 · Planning Committee
Classy Canine, End House, The Promenade, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dd
The site at the south-western end of Laxey Promenade contains derelict buildings formerly used as a dwelling and café, backing onto a steep 45-50 degree slope to Old Laxey Hill. The proposal involves demolishing these structures and erecting two blocks of three-storey dwellings (one terrace of three, one detached), wit…
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The proposal is identical to prior application 06/00791/B, where the Planning Inspector found design enhances the Conservation Area (derelict buildings detract; new development sensitive to position a…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect townscape/amenity/highway safety/services/erosion/flooding risks. Officer assessed proposal complies given residential zoning, prior Inspector findings on design/highways/parking, addressed slope/inundation via reports.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserves/enhances character/appearance, protects special features. Derelict buildings detract; proposal enhances by sensitive positioning as vista stop per prior Inspector; modern elements conditioned.
Housing Policy 4
New housing primarily in towns/villages or sustainable extensions; countryside exceptional. Site in existing village residential designation under Area Plan, previously developed.
Environment Policy 11
Coastal development not increasing flood/erosion risk, not prejudicing sea defences, no extra protection needs. Existing seawall protects; limited ground-floor living; no increased risk.
Environment Policy 28
No development at risk from or increasing ground instability unless precautions. Ground report addresses via vegetation/retaining; pre-commencement condition for scheme required.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Residential only in designated areas. Site designated predominantly residential.
Car parking standards
Requires 3 parking spaces/unit, one in curtilage. Prior Inspector found satisfactory despite standards.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Special attention to preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character per Act. Assessed as enhancing.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to SM07/123/1 and SM07/123/2 date stamped the 28th June 2007.
Foul sewer connection
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
Surface water separation
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Slope stabilisation scheme
Prior to the commencement of development a scheme to address potential danger as a result of landslip, together with a method statement and programme of works, shall be prepared by an appropriately qualified engineer and submitted to and agreed in writing by the planning authority. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed scheme and none of the dwellings hereby permitted shall be occupied until the planning authority have confirmed in writing that the works have been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the agreed scheme.
Materials approval
Notwithstanding the information shown on the application drawings, prior to the commencement of development, details of eaves, windows, external doors and external facing materials shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the planning authority. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the agreed details.
Generally supports the planning application
No objection subject to conditions
