19 October 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
1, Bay View Terrace, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dg
The site is a two-storey end-terrace property in the Laxey Conservation Area. The proposal involves installing a new composite UPVC front door with four panels, including patterned stained glass in the upper half and solid lower panels, replacing the existing white UPVC door with large glazed panels.
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The officer judged the pertinent issue to be the impact of the proposed replacement door on the character and appearance of the Laxey Conservation Area.
Designation of conservation areas
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of Conservation Areas. The officer assessed the door replacement as enhancing the Laxey Conservation Area by replacing an inappropriate existing door with a more traditional style.
Environment Policy 35
The policy supports enhancements to Conservation Areas. The proposed door was judged to enhance the character and appearance, meeting the policy tests alongside other relevant policies.
General Policy 2
Requires developments not to adversely affect the character of the surrounding townscape. The proposal was found compliant as the replacement door does not adversely impact the townscape.
Policy CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS of Conservation Areas, Planning Policy Statement 1/01
Applies special considerations in Conservation Areas. The door replacement was assessed as enhancing the area, satisfying the policy.
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 in the application
Both Garff Commissioners and Highway Services Division have no objections to application 22/01180/B for installation of a replacement front door at 1 Bay View Terrace Laxey.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections to this application.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: ... 22/01180/B
