21 December 2020 · Delegated
Aysgarth, Fairy Cottage, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7jp
This application sought permission for alterations and an extension to an existing sun room at Aysgarth, a 1970s bungalow situated on a hillside off an unadopted lane near Pinfold Hill, Fairy Cottage, Laxey. The property has bronze-brick walls and a ridged concrete roof, with a flat-roofed garage to the front and a long driveway leading up the hill. The key planning issues considered were the visual impact of the proposed works on the appearance of the area, and the potential effects on the amenities of neighbouring properties — specifically overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The application was decided under delegated authority and was permitted on 21 December 2020.
The application was permitted on 21 December 2020 under delegated authority. The officer assessed the proposal against its visual impact on the surrounding area and its potential effects on neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The application was recommended for approval and was permitted.
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
Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
the application site is within an area recognised as being predominately residential use under the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005 (Map No. 1 Central Area).
