3 November 2008 · Acting Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority (Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005); signed by M. I. McCauley, Director of Planning and Building Control
Bwaane Quayle, Old Laxey Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7da
The proposal involves a small lean-to roof porch on the rear elevation of a single storey detached dwelling in a Conservation Area within a predominantly residential zone. Despite objections from a neighbour and Laxey Village Commissioners regarding it being out of character and plans lacking detail, the officer assess…
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The porch is on the rear elevation and not visible from Old Laxey Hill, especially from south or north views, as the existing conservatory blocks it from the south and significant level differences pl…
Car parking in Conservation Areas policy
Zones site for predominantly residential use. Officer confirmed proposal appropriate in this location as small-scale addition to existing dwelling.
General Policy 2
General development management policy. Proposal found acceptable as in keeping with Conservation Area and residential character.
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 the rear porch as proposed in the submitted documents which are date-stamped 2nd September 2008.
Do not oppose
No objections, subject to conditions on surface water discharge
Drainage Division has no objection subject to conditions on surface water discharge; Highways Division does not oppose; Laxey Village Commissioners recommend refusal due to deficient plans.
Key concern: plans deficient in detail to the extent that they were unable to make an informed decision
Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection subject to the following conditions
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999; If this "existing drainage" discharges (directly or indirectly) to the foul sewerage system then it should be noted that an alternative means of surface water disposal must be provided; The applicant is required to establish where the existing surface water from the property is disposed and discuss this matter with the Drainage Division prior to work commencing on site
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Laxey Village Commissioners
Objectionthe Board recommends refusal of the planning application; plans deficient in detail
Conditions requested: request submission of a more satisfactory plan
