11 March 2026 · Delegated
St. Martins, Old Laxey Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bz
Planning permission was sought for the replacement of existing external door and windows at St Martins, Old Laxey Hill, Laxey (Lonan). The site is the residential curtilage of an existing two storey detached house of traditional proportions on the eastern side of Old Laxey Hill. The existing dwelling currently has five single pane windows, including three at first-floor level over a doorway at ground floor level, with a window either side of that doorway. The decision was delegated and the application is permitted. The officer’s assessment key issues included the statutory test, as well as character and appearance.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture granted approval and the portal decision is recorded as permitted by delegated determination. The decision followed the considerations identified in the officer report, including the statutory test and character and appearance. Any conditions or notes applying to the approval are set out in the decision notice, though no specific conditions are detailed in the provided material.
General Policy 2
The proposed installation of replacement windows are acceptable 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 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.
Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
