21 November 2008 · Acting Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Harcroft, Old Laxey Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bt
The proposal involves replacing the existing timber double doors and side windows on the front porch of Harcroft, a detached dwelling on Old Laxey Hill in Laxey, with matching replica doors and panels in brown woodgrain PVC finish, including diamond lead work to match the existing.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Policy L/RES/PR/1 and L/CRB/PR/4 of the Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005 Written Statement, and General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Permits alterations and extensions to existing properties in residential areas if sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. The officer assessed the porch replacement as sympathetic given its replication of existing features.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. The proposal was found to respect this as it replicates the existing porch without adverse impact on townscape.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects site surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; does not harm townscape character, amenity, or road safety. The officer confirmed compliance across relevant criteria (b, c, g), noting no adverse effects from the like-for-like replacement.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted detail drawing of the porch and the photos received on 22nd September, 2008.
recommend approval of the planning application
Approve
Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval of the planning application for replacement doors and side panels on the front porch.
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the above planning application.
