2 July 2020 · Delegated
Margarita Cottage, Baldhoon Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7na
Permission was granted for the conversion of Margarita Cottage on Baldhoon Road, Laxey into two holiday cottages, along with associated parking. The site sits on sloping ground, positioned higher than the neighbouring property Chalma but lower than Crofton, accessed via a winding road. The application was decided on 2 July 2020 under delegated authority. The officer recommended the proposal be permitted, with parking provisions noted as a key issue considered during the assessment.
The application was permitted on 2 July 2020 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and parking provisions were identified as a key planning consideration during the assessment.
L/RES/PR/1
The Laxey and Lonan Local Plan 2005 has a policy which is relevant to this assessment, L/RES/PR/1 which states, "4.69 Residential development will generally only be approved within the study area in those areas designated as proposed and existing residential……"
General Policy 2
The alteration into two separate properties and the use of the property for tourist accommodation will have a minimal impact on the neighbouring amenity of the current residents and as such complies 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 36
Business Policy 13
Business Policy 13: Permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated that such u se would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents.
Paragraph 9.5.8
