18 June 2015 · Delegated
Riverbank House, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7an
This application sought permission to reconstruct a collapsed river bank wall at Riverbank, Glen Road, Laxey. The site falls within the residential curtilage of the recently constructed dwelling known as Riverbank, and also partly within the curtilage of the neighbouring property, Stream Cottage. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 18 June 2015. The officer's report noted that the proposed works would be essentially invisible from the public realm, meaning there would be no meaningful visual impact on the surrounding area. The case was handled by Mr Edmond Riley and decided under delegated powers.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 18 June 2015. The officer recommended approval, and the proposed works were noted to be essentially invisible from the public realm, limiting any visual impact.
No development will be approved where this would adversely affect the appearance or quality of the rivers
protect the integrity and quality of the water
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
provision for development on land which is not zoned for such
necessary services
General Policy 3: Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development on the appropriate Area Plan with the exception of: (a) essential housing for agricultural workers who have to live close to their place of work; (Housing Policies 7, 8, 9 and 10); (b) conversion of redundant rural buildings which are of architectural, historic, or social value and interest; (Housing Policy 11); (c) previously developed land (1) which contains a significant amount of building; where the continued use is redundant; where redevelopment would reduce the impact of the current situation on the landscape or the wider environment; and where the development proposed would result in improvements to the landscape or wider environment; (d) the replacement of existing rural dwellings; (Housing Policies 12, 13 and 14); (e) location-dependent development in connection with the working of minerals or the provision of necessary services; (f) building and engineering operations which are essential for the conduct of agriculture or forestry; (g) development recognised to be of overriding national need in land use planning terms and for which there is no reasonable and acceptable alternative; and (h) buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage. 6.4 Planning Agreements 6.4.1 Where development is acceptable and in accordance with the provisions of this Plan and the relevant Area Plan, but raises issues which cannot be addressed by the imposition of planning conditions, the Department will seek to conclude an Agreement with the developer under Section 13 of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act.
