28 July 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
22, New Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bf
The proposal at 22 New Road, Laxey, involves erecting a single storey extension measuring 4.4m by 4.24m with a height of 3.7m at first floor level to the rear of an existing detached traditional cottage, plus retaining walls to the west, removal of land from the car parking area, and works to make the parking usable.
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The officer tested the proposal against Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, concluding it preserves the Laxey Conservation Area as the main rear extension is not visible from publ…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. Officer assessed the rear extension as not visible from public vantage points due to topography, with front works acceptable in residential setting, thus preserving the Laxey Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Sets general development control considerations. Proposal complies as infill extension suitable in form, mass and design, with parking works typical residential improvements and minimal surrounding impact.
Community Policy 7
Relates to reducing outbreak of fire. Extension to existing dwelling not expected to create new issues.
Community Policy 11
Relates to preventing criminal activity. Extension to existing dwelling not expected to create new issues.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Relates to water conservation. Proposal will not increase water usage of the dwelling.
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.
recommend Approval
remove their objection after receiving additional information
Garff Commissioners recommended approval of the modest extension; DOI Highways consistently applied no highways interest; Manx Utilities initially could not support due to missing drainage information but later had no further comments; DOI Drainage requested additional private drainage details for the extended driveway.
Key concern: Surface water runoff from extended driveway draining to highway without interception
Garff Commissioners
SupportMembers noted that the proposed extensions appear very modest with a small extension to the right of an existing extension. This follows the lines of the building and should not have a significant impact.; Recommendation: Approval.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 3.2.22
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the additions and amendments uploaded on 12 May 2022 and continues to apply no highway interest.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the additions and amendments uploaded on 12 Jul 2022 and continues to apply no highway interest.
Manx Utilities
ObjectionManx Utilities are unable to support the application.
Manx Utilities
No CommentManx Utilities have no further comments to issue on the above planning application.
Department of Infrastructure Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionThis would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.
Conditions requested: Additional information required with regard to the private drainage arrangements for the extended driveway.
