23 August 2007 · Committee
Land Adjacent To, Westdene, Croit E Quill Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7jj
This application sought approval in principle to erect a detached dwelling on land adjacent to Westdene, Croit E Quill Road, Laxey. The Planning Committee refused the application in August 2007, in line with the officer's recommendation. The decision turned on the physical constraints of the site and its wider setting. The site's size, its relationship to neighbouring properties, and the level of existing tree coverage were all found to weigh against development. Together, these factors meant that building a dwelling there would be unduly detrimental to the character of the surrounding area. The officer report also identified access arrangements and drainage provision as issues considered during the assessment.
The Planning Committee refused the application on 23 August 2007. The site was considered too small, had significant existing tree coverage, and its relationship to neighbouring properties meant that building a dwelling there would cause unacceptable harm to the character of the surrounding area.
Refusal Reasons
Residential development will generally only be approved within the study area in those areas designated as proposed and existing residential.
the proposed development is contrary to policies L/RES/PR/1
With the exception of the felling of trees planted for commercial purposes, there will be a general presumption against the removal of trees within the study area including instances where this is proposed in order to facilitate development.
