1 September 2011 · Delegated
Temp Site Supply Land Between Invertay And, Westdene, Croit E Quill Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7jj
Permission was granted for the erection of a new dwelling on a vacant plot of land between Invertay and Westdene on Croit-E-Quill Road, Laxey. The site is currently undeveloped and slopes gently away to the south-east from the road. The application was assessed against the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan, which designates the site as a residential plot. The officer recommended approval and the decision was issued on 1 September 2011 under delegated authority, subject to three conditions.
The application was approved by the Development Control Manager under delegated authority. The proposal was found to be acceptable in the context of the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan, which identifies the site as a residential plot. No refusal reasons were raised.
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 42
the proposed development takes account of the character and identity of the street scene
pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
L/RES/PR/1
residential development in existing residential areas is in principle acceptable
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the erection of a dwelling as shown in drawings PTA-39-01, PTA-39-02 and PTA-39-10 received 8th July 2011.
Condition 3
Visibility splays of $2\mathrm{m} \times 36\mathrm{m}$ shall be provided prior to the commencement of the development.
