12 May 2020 · Delegated
Great Laxey Mine Railway, Laxey Valley Gardens, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7pd
Permission was granted for the erection of two timber storage sheds next to an existing storage shed at the Great Laxey Mine Railway site in Laxey Valley Gardens, Glen Road, Laxey. The site sits at the upper end of Laxey Valley Gardens and is associated with the Great Laxey Mines Railway, a narrow gauge line restored in 2005. The area where the sheds were proposed is a small parcel of land largely taken up by railway tracks and a couple of existing structures. The application was decided by delegated authority and permitted on 12 May 2020, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve.
The application was permitted on 12 May 2020 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligns with that recommendation. No refusal reasons or conditions are recorded in the available evidence.
Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005
Development will not generally be permitted in those areas identified as open space or woodland
Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005
Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005
The importance of Laxey Wheel and the mines as internationally significant
Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005
There will be a general presumption against development in areas designated as open space
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
complies with the relevant polices, specifically 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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Development which would adversely affect, or result in the loss of Open Space
Recreation Policy 2: Development which would adversely affect, or result in the loss of Open Space or a recreation facility that is or has the potential to be, of recreational or amenity value to the community will not be permitted except in the following circumstances: (a) where alternative provision of equivalent community benefit and of equivalent or better accessibility is made available; and (b) where there would be an overall com munity gain from the development, and the particular loss of the open space or recreation facility would have no significant unacceptable effect on local open space or recreation provision or on the character or amenity of the area. 10.3.6 In the case of residential developments for 10 or more dwellings, the Department proposes to adopt the following general standards (which refer to the area required per 1000 head of population): Recreational Open Space Sports Pitches 1.8 ha Children's Play Space 0.6 ha Amenity Space 0.8 ha 10.3.7 These general standards will be applied having regard to the following circumstances: (i) the size, type, and particular needs of the resident population in question; (ii) the needs of visitors to the area; and (iii) the proximity and availability of existing Open Space, including the foreshore, public glens and parks, and school fields which may be available for public use outside of school hours. More detail is set out in Appendix 6. 10.3.8 The Department has therefore adopted the following policy such as to plan positively for the provision of well-designed recreational and amenity space.
