4 January 2016 · Committee
Site Of Former Chris'S Cottage, Old Laxey Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bs
Permission was granted for the erection of a new dwelling at the site of the former Chris's Cottage on Old Laxey Hill, Laxey, Isle of Man. The application was submitted by Mr Roger Cave and decided by committee on 4 January 2016. The officer recommended approval, and the committee agreed. The main planning issues examined were the potential impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties and the adequacy of highway safety and parking provisions. The approval was granted subject to seven conditions. The site has a planning history with four previous applications dating back to 1998.
The committee approved the application to erect a new dwelling on the site of the former Chris's Cottage on Old Laxey Hill. The officer had also recommended approval. Key planning considerations included the impact on neighbouring amenities and highway safety and parking arrangements.
Predominantly Residential Use
application site is located within an area that is designated as being 'Predominantly Residential Use'
Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Policy L/CP/PR/2
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans.
Condition 2
Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of any works hereby approved a detailed scaled plan is required to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department which shows a 1.8 metre high obscure glazed screen positioned at the north-eastern gable end of the ground floor and first floor balconies.
Condition 3
This approved scheme is required to be erected prior to the occupation of the dwelling and maintained and retained thereafter.
Condition 4
Prior to the commencement of any works hereby approved a detailed scaled plan is required to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department which shows the externally painted finish of the north-western roadside elevation.
Condition 4
This approved painting scheme is required to be finished prior to the occupation of the dwelling and maintained and retained thereafter unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Department.
Erection of a replacement dwelling
Extensions to dwelling and creation of parking bay (comprising amendments to 06/01159/B)
extant approval which will expire 22nd October 2012
Extension to dwelling and creation of parking bay and access onto highway
Erection of a replacement dwelling with parking bay
