31 January 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
21, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nh
The proposal involves installing replacement uPVC windows and doors at a residential property in Laxey. The windows replicate the style and opening method of the existing ones, satisfying requirements for Conservation Areas. The replacement door is at the rear and not publicly visible.
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The proposed uPVC windows replicate the style and opening method of the existing windows, satisfying the relevant provisions of Planning Circular 1/98 for buildings in Conservation Areas.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character or appearance. The officer assessed the replacement windows against this, noting they replicate existing style. The rear door's non-visibility ensured no harm.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with area plans if it respects site surroundings in scale, design, and does not adversely affect character or amenity. The minor replacement work was found to meet these criteria with no adverse impacts identified.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The proposal was assessed as compliant due to matching existing windows per guidance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the location plan, window/door specification and drawing no. B/709/2 date stamped the 17th December 2010.
recommends approval of the above application
Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval of the application for installation of replacement windows and doors at 21 Mines Road, Laxey.
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the above application
