29 June 2015 · Delegated
Camp Site, Quarry Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7du
Permission was granted for an extension to the existing shower block facilities at Laxey Camp Site, Quarry Road, Laxey. The decision was made by delegated authority on 29 June 2015. The site occupies the north-east corner of the camp site curtilage, bounded by a Manx stone wall on that side and mature hedgerows and trees to the south, west, and east. The existing building is rendered in white rough cast and sits around 1.2 metres above the top of the boundary wall due to the difference in ground levels. The officer's main consideration was the potential impact on the surrounding landscape and the amenity of neighbouring properties, and the application was recommended for approval on that basis.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 29 June 2015. The officer recommended approval, having considered the impact on the surrounding landscape and the amenity of neighbouring properties.
designated as open space for particular purposes - camping
the application site is designated as open space for particular purposes - camping
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the proposal accords with the General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
