22 October 2008 · Delegated
Chris'S Cottage, Old Laxey Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bs
This application sought permission for extensions to a detached dwelling at Chris's Cottage, Old Laxey Hill, Laxey, along with the creation of a parking bay. The proposal comprised amendments to a previously approved scheme under planning reference 06/01159/B, with the specific changes being the addition of three solar panels, a shortening of the conservatory, and the inclusion of a basement area. The application was handled under delegated authority by case officer Mr A Holmes, who recommended approval. The application was permitted on 22 October 2008.
The application was permitted on 22 October 2008 under delegated authority. It sought to amend a previously approved scheme for extensions to the dwelling, adding three solar panels, shortening the conservatory, and including a basement area. The officer recommended approval, and the application was permitted.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
alterations and extensions to existing property may be accepted if such proposals are sympathetic to the character and appearance
General Policy 2
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan
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
