17 September 2008 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Spindrift, Pinfold Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hn
The proposal involved erecting a first floor extension to the rear of a semi-detached dwelling on a steeply sloping site overlooking Laxey Bay. The extension included a large side elevation window, French windows, and a balcony on the rear, which the officer assessed as causing significant overlooking into neighbouring…
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The officer concluded that the proposed first floor extension would cause unacceptable harm to the residential amenity of neighbouring properties, primarily through significant overlooking.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires residential alterations and extensions to be sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. Officer assessed the proposal as causing unacceptable overlooking from windows and balcony, harming neighbour amenity and thus not sympathetic.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings and not adversely affecting amenity of local residents (criterion g). Overlooking from side window and rear balcony/French windows failed this test, causing significant detrimental impact on neighbouring residential amenity.
Do not oppose
Advise applicant to consult Fire Safety Department re means of escape from first floor bedroom; comments received
Express interest; note underground cables/overhead lines present, contact for safety
