23 August 2016 · Committee
Land To Rear Of Olinda South Cape Laxey Isle Of Man
The proposal sought approval in principle for a detached dwelling with garaging on a plot in a predominantly residential area of Laxey, covered by the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005. The site has a long planning history supporting residential use: three full approvals were granted between 1987 and 1996, and four separate approvals in principle were granted between 2000 and 2012, the most recent expiring in August 2016. The officer concluded that the site is of sufficient size to accommodate a dwelling without causing undue harm to public or private amenity, and that existing vehicular access is in place. The site falls within a designated residential area under policy L/RES/PR/1, and the principle of residential development was considered acceptable. A condition requiring a Dark Bush Cricket survey prior to any reserved matters submission was attached to address biodiversity considerations.
The application was permitted because the site lies within a designated residential area, has an established history of planning approvals for a dwelling, and is large enough to accommodate a house without harming amenity. The committee's decision aligned with the officer's recommendation.
Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Residential development will generally only be approved within the study area in those areas designated as proposed and existing residential
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan
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
