22 December 2017 · Delegated
Land At, Westwood, New Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hs
Permission was granted for the erection of a detached dwelling on land at Westwood, New Road, Laxey. The site forms part of the residential curtilage of an existing dwelling and sits on steeply sloping ground, with a level difference of over 12 metres between its northern and southern corners. This application differed from a previously approved scheme in that the proposed dwelling was positioned further forward on the plot, with the front building line brought into alignment with the neighbouring property Westwood to the south. A front terrace from the earlier design was removed and relocated to the south elevation. The applicant explained that moving the dwelling forward would remove the need for an oversized retaining wall at the rear, and that the revised design was intended to accommodate a growing family. The officer assessed the principle of development, the visual impact on the character and appearance of the street scene, and the potential effects on neighbouring properties including overlooking, loss of light, and overbearing impact.
The application was permitted on 22 December 2017 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision matched that recommendation. Key planning issues considered included whether the development was acceptable in principle, its visual impact on the street scene, and its effect on neighbouring properties in terms of overlooking, loss of light, and overbearing impact.
Policy L/RES/PR/1
Residential development will generally only be approved within the study area in those areas designated as proposed and existing residential.
Policy L/OSNC/PR/6
With the exception of the felling of trees planted for commercial purposes, there will be a general presumption against the removal of tress within the study area including instances where this is proposed in order to facilitate development.
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
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
Erection of a detached dwelling (amendments to 12/00658)
previous planning applications are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Erection of a detached dwelling
previous planning applications are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
replacement of Public House with four detached dwellings with associated parking
The land directly adjacent to the application site to the north, which comprises the curtilage of The New Inn and adjoining land, has recent been granted planning approval
