19 July 2016 · Delegated
Hazlewood House, Ballaragh Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ph
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to Hazelwood House, a large L-shaped two-storey detached property on Ballaragh Road in Laxey, Isle of Man. The house is finished in painted render with grey slate roof tiles. The main planning considerations were the potential effects on the appearance of the street scene and on the amenity of neighbouring residents. The officer recommended approval and the decision was made under delegated authority. Permission was granted subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 19 July 2016 by the Interim Director of Planning and Building Control. The officer assessed the proposal against its potential impact on the visual amenities of the street scene and on neighbouring residents, and found it acceptable. One condition was attached to the permission.
Policy L/RES/PR/6
This land will be considered suitable for the development of a maximum of three new dwellings. Access and drainage arrangements must be made in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Transport. Prospective developers are advised to consult the Isle of Man Water Authority to ensure that an adequate supply of water may be provided to the development
General Policy 2
Overall it is concluded that the planning application accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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.
