10 November 2025 · Delegated
Corley Rock Cottage South Cape Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7ja
Permission was granted for a single-storey extension to the northern elevation of Corley Rock Cottage, a traditionally styled detached house in South Cape Laxey, Lonan, Isle of Man. The property sits on the north side of Old School Hill, a steeply sloping road where the neighbouring property to the west is at a higher level and the one to the east is lower. The officer noted that an existing front extension on the dwelling is not entirely in keeping with the character and proportions of the house, but is small and positioned away from the road at the northern end of the elevation. The main planning issues considered were the effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the area, and its potential impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers. Both were found to be acceptable, and permission was granted subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were the effect on the character and appearance of the area and the impact on neighbouring occupiers' living conditions, both of which were found to be acceptable.
protection of local character and the environment
protection of local character and the environment
Strategic Policy 5: New development, including individual buildings, should be designed so as to make a positive contribution to the environment of the Island. In appropriate cases the Department will require planning applications to be supported by a Design Statement which will be required to take account of the Strategic Aim and Policies. 4.4 Economy 4.4.1 The Spatial Strategy identifies the Major Employment Areas around the Island. While the majority of business and employment is focused around the Douglas Metropolitan Area, there are other major employment areas at Castletown, the Airport/Freeport, Peel, Ramsey and Jurby. The Department considers the distribution of employment areas provides a spread of employment opportunities around the Island. While recognising the opportunities for small scale local employment within existing centres it is considered new employment should, in the main, be concentrated within existing settlements or those major employment areas referred to in the Island Spatial Strategy and illustrated on the Key Diagram. Existing Local and new Area Plans will provide detailed boundar ies for these areas. From time to time Government may judge it appropriate to offer financial incentives to encourage economic activity or investment in particular parts of the Island.
respect the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping
It would therefore comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 and with General Policy 2(b) and (c) of the Strategic Plan.
not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape
It would therefore comply with Strategic Policies 3(b) and 5 and with General Policy 2(b) and (c) of the Strategic Plan.
not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality
Thus it would comply with General Policy 2(g) of the Strategic Plan.
provide satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space.
The proposal would therefore comply with the relevant policies of the Development Plan.
requires new development to meet current parking standards
If any space were to be lost in front of the extension, there would still be two spaces as required by Transport Policy 7 of the Strategic Plan.
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
All external facing and roofing materials to be used in the construction of the extension hereby approved shall match those of the existing building. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
