16 December 2025 · Delegated
Plot 36, Reayrt Ny Glionney Drive, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7lg
Planning permission was sought for the replacement of a garage door with a window and the conversion of the garage into living accommodation at 8 Reayrt Ny Glionney Drive, Lonan, Laxey. The site is the residential curtilage of a part two part single storey property on the eastern side of the street, with a single integral garage and a front driveway that can accommodate two parked vehicles. The approved outcome was recorded as “Permitted” (delegated decision). The officer report highlighted potential visual impact upon the street scene and parking provision as key issues. The final decision states that the approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to approve the application, recorded on the portal as Permitted (delegated). The approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and cannot be implemented until it becomes final. The officer report considered potential visual impact upon the street scene and parking provision as key issues, and the decision was to grant permission.
Strategic Plan
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
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
Residential Design Guide 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
