25 August 2020 · Delegated
Pine Lodge, Baldhoon Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7na
Permission was granted for window alterations to both the front and rear elevations of Pine Lodge, a detached bungalow on Baldhoon Road, Laxey. The property has stone-rendered walls and a pitched tiled roof, and sits within a small hamlet of detached properties on either side of the road. The officer's report identified two main planning considerations: the visual impact of the alterations on the appearance of the development and its surroundings, and the potential effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The application was approved on 25 August 2020 under delegated powers, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the window alterations on the character of the area and the potential effect on neighbouring properties in terms of overlooking, loss of light, and privacy. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
Residential development will generally only be approved within the study area in those areas designated as proposed and existing residential.
alterations and extensions to existing property may be accepted if such proposals are sympathetic to the character and appearance
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
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
