18 June 2015 · Delegated
Laxey Woolen Mills, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ar
This application sought permission to reconstruct a river weir on a section of the Laxey River, just west of the Laxey Woollen Mills in Lonan. The existing weir, built from natural stone capped with concrete, was found to be in an advanced state of deterioration with significant sections having crumbled or been scoured away. The application was decided under delegated authority and was permitted on 18 June 2015. The officer recommended approval of the reconstruction works. The site has a notable planning history, with seven previous applications recorded at the same location.
The application was permitted on 18 June 2015 under delegated authority. The proposal involved reconstructing a weir that was in an advanced state of deterioration, with large sections having crumbled away. The officer recommended approval and the application was permitted.
Policy L/HR/P2/3 of the Local Plan
No development will be approved where this would adversely affect the appearance or quality of the rivers within the area or the wildlife which the rivers support.
Environment Policy 7
Environment Policy 7: Development which would cause demonst rable harm to a watercourse, wetland, pond or dub, and which could not be overcome by mitigation measures will not be permitted. Where development is proposed which would affect a watercourse, planning applications must comply with the following criteria: (a) all watercourses in the vicinity of the site must be identified on plans accompanying a planning application and include an adequate risk assessment to demonstrate that works will not cause long term deterioration in water quality; (b) details of polluti on and alleviation measures must be submitted; (c) all engineering works proposed must be phased in an appropriate manner in order to avoid a reduction in water quality in any adjacent watercourse; and (d) development will not normally be allowed within 8 metr es of any watercourse in order to protect the aquatic and bankside habitats and species.
Environment Policy 35
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.
General Policy 3
re-construction of a weir
re-construct weirs and river bank along the Laxey River
re-construct weirs and river bank along the Laxey River
re-construct weirs and river bank along the Laxey River
re-construct weirs and river bank along the Laxey River
re-construct weirs and river bank along the Laxey River
re-construct the river bank
currently undetermined application south of here
