14 April 2022 · Delegated
Spindrift, Pinfold Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hn
This retrospective application sought approval for a revision to the front parking area and the location of access steps at Spindrift (formerly White Cottage), a semi-detached dwelling on Pinfold Hill in Lonan, Laxey. The site sits between an attached dwelling to the north, a detached dwelling to the south, the Manx Electric Railway line to the east, and the A2 highway to the west, with a notable drop in ground levels across the plot. The application was considered against its effects on parking and highway safety, the appearance of the street scene, and any impact on neighbouring properties. The officer recommended approval and the application was permitted by delegated decision on 14 April 2022. One condition was attached to the permission.
The application was approved by delegated decision. The key planning issues considered were the impact on parking and highway safety, the appearance of the street scene, and effects on neighbouring properties. No refusal reasons were raised and the officer recommended approval.
parking standards
The proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 7 of the Strategic Plan and the Residential Design Guide.
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 approved under PA18/00182/B (as amended by 21/00201/MCH) shall not be occupied until the means of vehicular access and parking area as identified on drawing number P-10-52 have been constructed/completed in accordance with the approved plans, and shall thereafter be retained for access/parking purposes only.
