6 January 2016 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Working Mens Institute, New Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7bd
The proposal involves installing two air conditioning units, each 1350mm x 950mm x 370mm, offset 150mm from the building, on a stone area below two windows on the southern elevation nearest the bridge and New Road.
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The proposal involves equipment not sympathetic to the building's appearance but essential for its community functions, sited in the least harmful position not readily visible from New Road or Lower R…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas, no unacceptable pollution/disturbance. Officer assessed the proposal protects the building's fabric and setting, with no visual disturbance due to hidden location.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale, design, not adversely affect townscape or amenity. Officer found proposal compliant as it respects the historic character without harming townscape or amenity.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting Registered Building character. Assessed as no detrimental effect due to non-visible siting.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Location ensures no harm to area appearance.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations affecting Registered Building character unless justified; requires assessment of impact on special interest/setting. Justified as necessary for function, minimal impact due to location not affecting character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires special regard to impact on Conservation Area character/setting/views. No detrimental impact as units not visible from public thoroughfares.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Special attention to preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal aligns as it does not harm character.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
DOI Highways provided a consultation response stating they do not oppose the application.
DOI Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 29.10.15
