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{{table:2465}} be accepted if such proposals are sympathetic to the character and appearance of both the building to be altered and the surrounding area in general." In terms of strategic plan policy, the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains XXX policy/ies that is/are considered specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application. ### General Policy 2 states: "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." Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 states "As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general." ### Assessment The planning application seeks planning approval for the erection of a single storey extension onto the dwelling. It is considered that the overall level of development contained within the proposal is relatively modest and in keeping with the character of the dwelling. As such the proposal does not adversely affect public or private amenity and is therefore in accordance with policy L/RES/PR/1 of the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005. It is recommended that the planning application be approved. ### Party Status It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application should be afforded interested party status: - Lonan Parish Commissioners; and - The Department of Infrastructure Highways Division. It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application should not be afforded interested party status: - The Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority. ### Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This approval relates to drawing no.s 1071401 rev. A and 1071402 date stamped the 1st February 2011.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date: 4/3/11
Signed: [Signature] Senior Planning Officer
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