25 October 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Maycroft, Minorca Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dn
The proposal involves removing existing timber frame windows at the rear of the detached dwelling known as Maycroft and replacing them with white uPVC casement windows of the same style, dimensions, and opening method. The site is in a residential area and Conservation Area in Laxey.
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The proposed windows replicate the style of the existing windows, simply replacing wood with uPVC, and are entirely contained within the rear elevation where they are not publicly visible.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires residential development only in designated areas, with alterations and extensions to existing properties accepted if sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. The officer assessed the window replacement as sympathetic given it matches existing style and is not publicly visible from the rear.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character or appearance. The rear windows are not publicly visible, so no harm to character; proposal preserves the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with area plans if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not adversely affect character, amenity, or Conservation Area. Officer confirmed no adverse impacts on character, amenity, or other tests due to non-visible rear location and matching design.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Proposal preserves character as windows match existing and are not visible publicly.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This planning approval relates to the location plan and drawing no.s JIM01 rev. A and Window A-E rev. A date stamped the 3rd September 2010.
recommends approval of the above application
Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval of the application for installation of replacement windows to the rear elevation.
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the above application
