7 April 2020 · Delegated
1, Victoria Terrace, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7aw
Permission was granted to replace the existing timber front door and top light at 1 Victoria Terrace, Glen Road, Laxey with a UPVC composite door and UPVC top light. The site is a two-storey mid-terraced property on Glen Road, situated between the highway and Laxey River. The officer noted that the surrounding area contains a range of property types and door styles, with most doors in the area being four-panelled with a top lantern in varying styles and sizes. The main planning consideration was the potential impact on the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene. The proposal was found to be acceptable and was approved by delegated decision.
The application was approved on 7 April 2020. The key planning consideration was whether the replacement door and top light would harm the character and appearance of the property and the wider street scene. The officer concluded the proposal was acceptable in that context. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
The proposal of the replacement door is considered to comply with General Policy 2
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
L/RES/PR/1
The Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005 has two policies which are relevant to this assessment L/RES/PR/1 and L/CRB/PR/4
L/CRB/PR/4
The Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005 has two policies which are relevant to this assessment L/RES/PR/1 and L/CRB/PR/4
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
