25 June 2025 · Delegated
Roseanne, Minorca Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dx
Permission was granted for a single-storey extension to the south elevation of Roseanne, Minorca Hill, Laxey, along with a roof canopy over the extension to form a porch. The property sits on the eastern side of Minorca Hill, just below the Manx Electric Railway track, on a sloping site with the rear and side garden stepping down on several shallow levels. The officer assessed two main planning considerations: the visual impact of the extension on the street scene, and any effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties. Both were found to be acceptable, and the application was approved by delegated decision on 25 June 2025 with one condition attached.
The application was approved on 25 June 2025 under delegated authority. The officer considered the potential visual impact on the street scene and any effect on neighbouring amenities, and found the proposal acceptable.
General Policy 2
Isle Of Man Strategic 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
Residential Design Guide 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
