13 October 2016 · Delegated
Valley View, Baldhoon Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7na
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to a detached bungalow at Valley View, Baldhoon Road, Laxey. The property is finished in stone-rendered walls with a hipped slate tiled roof, and already has an attached flat roof garage and a lean-to extension on the west elevation. The site sits within a small hamlet of detached properties set within their own plots on both sides of the road. The officer assessed two main planning issues: the effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling as seen from the street, and the potential impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties through overlooking, loss of light, or an overbearing effect. The application was approved under delegated powers, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 13 October 2016. The key planning considerations were whether the extension would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling in the street scene, and whether it would cause overlooking, loss of light, or an overbearing impact on neighbouring properties. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
predominantly residential use
the application site is located within a wider area of land that is designated as predominantly residential use
Condition 1
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
