21 February 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Laurel Bank, Rencell Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bj
The proposal involves erecting a small ground floor extension at the rear of Laurel Bank, a three-storey end-of-terrace house in Laxey, to provide an enlarged dining/breakfast area. The extension measures 2m by 2.45m and features a lean-to roof that fits into the existing roofline, alongside a galvanised steel landing …
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, particularly criteria b, c (character and appearance) and g (neighbouring amenity), finding it …
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development, including character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer tested the extension's form, mass, and design against it, finding it subordinate and fitting the roofline without adverse impact on adjacent properties or the area. The staircase was accepted due to minimal visual effect from topography.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides guidance on good neighbourliness and overlooking for residential extensions. The proposal was assessed as not materially increasing overlooking beyond existing site views, with the extension's scale appropriate to the host dwelling.
Community Policy 7
Requires reducing outbreak of fire. No new issues raised as the extension to an existing dwelling does not alter fire risks.
Community Policy 11
Aims at preventing criminal activity. No changes or new issues expected from the minor residential extension.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Concerns water conservation. The extension does not increase water usage or runoff beyond existing arrangements.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highways Interest.
no objection.
Do not Oppose
All three consultees (Garff Commissioners, DOI Flood Risk Management, and DOI Highways) raised no objections to the application.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere are no objections from Garff Commissioners in regard to this application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionDNO; Do not oppose
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
