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1.1 The application site comprises the curtilage of Laxey and Lonnan Sports and Community Facility, which is located on the northern side of Glen Road in Laxey.
2.1 The proposal comprises of alterations to the existing clubhouse and the erection of a ground equipment store.
2.2 The alterations to the existing clubhouse consist of the installation of a door to replace existing shutters, which is related to internal alterations to the clubhouse layout.
2.3 The proposed ground equipment store is a timber shed located within the north eastern corner of the application site. The shed measures 8.0m in length, 5.0m in width, 3.44m to eaves height and 4.0m to ridge height.
3.1 Whilst the application site has been the subject of previous planning applications it is considered that none of these are specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application.
4.1 In terms of local plan policy, the application site is within an area recognised as being within predominantly residential use under the Laxey and Lonnan Area Plan Order 2005. Policy L/RES/PR/1 states:
"Residential development will generally only be approved within the study area in those areas designated as proposed and existing residential. In particular, in the case of Agneash no further dwellings will be approved although, as will be the case in areas zoned as residential, alterations and extensions to existing property may be accepted if such proposals are sympathetic to the character and appearance of both the building to be altered and the surrounding area in general."
4.2 The application site is also within a Conservation Area. Policy L/CRB/PR/4 of the Laxey and Lonnan Area Plan Order 2005 states:
"Where an area is designated as a Conservation Area, special attention must be paid during the consideration of all planning applications within the area, to the desirability of preserving or enhancing its character or appearance in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act 1991 (12.(4)."
4.3 In terms of strategic plan policy, the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains the following policies that are considered specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application: 4.4 General Policy 2 states: "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." 4.5 Environment Policy 35 states: "Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development." 5.0 REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 Laxey Village Commissioners recommend that the planning application be approved. 6.0 ASSESSMENT 6.1 The development proposed by the planning application consists of two separate elements. The proposed alteration to the clubhouse is very minor in extent and is not considered to unduly affect public amenity, private amenity, the character of the Conservation Area, highway safety or any other obvious material planning consideration. 6.2 The proposed ground equipment store is also considered to be relatively minor development. It is entirely reasonable for such a building to be required to maintain the application site. The scale, appearance and position of the proposed building does not unduly affect public amenity, private amenity, the character of the Conservation Area, highway safety or any other obvious material planning consideration. 7.0 RECOMMENDATION 7.1 It is recommended that the planning application be approved. 8.0 PARTY STATUS 8.1 It is considered that the following parties that made representations to the planning application should be afforded interested party status:
Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 07.05.2013
N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal 0 : Notes attached to refusals C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This approval relates to drawing no.s PD-001, PD-002, PD-003, PD-004 and PD-005 date stamped the 26th March 2013.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager/ Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : Determining officer (delete as appropriate) Signed : Anthony Holmes Senior Planning Officer Signed : Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control
Signed : Sarah Corlett Senior Planning Officer Signed : Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager
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