16 September 2013 · Council of Ministers
Coach Park, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ny
The proposal involved refurbishing a long-established coach parking area off the A2 in central Laxey, creating five defined coach bays with coloured bitumen surfacing and painted text, a raised paved passenger alighting and waiting area in dark grey/black limestone blending with local stonework, and iron-and-timber sea…
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The inspector noted the site is an established coach park, so the use would not change, merely refurbishing poorly defined blacktop surfacing into something 'very much better' with defined bays and pa…
Policy L/OSNC/PR/1
Presumes against development in areas designated as open space. Inspector found designation only means not expressly for development, no amenity purpose; existing coach park use established, so refurbishment acceptable.
Conservation Area Policy 4 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character or appearance. Existing surface not historic; proposed high-quality paving, seats enhance locality and offer vibrancy.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character or appearance. Proposals would enhance appearance and character of locality and wider Conservation Area.
General Policy 3
Opposes development outside areas zoned for development, subject to exceptions. Exception applied as it supports regeneration.
Environment Policy 43
Supports regeneration of run-down locations. Site is run-down coach park in tourist destination; upgrade assists regeneration.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval for the redevelopment of existing coach park including creation of five coach parking bays and drop off area, formation of paved passenger waiting and alighting area with associated seating relates to Drawings Number PO1a, PO2a, PO3a, ap(90)(cp)04, ap(90)(cp)05 and associated Planning Statement all date stamped 1st May 2013.
Street furniture details
Prior to the commencement of any works, there must be submitted to and approved by the Department a detailed drawing showing all street furniture which shall be installed in accordance with these approved plans.
Hard surfacing samples
Prior to the commencement of any works, there must be submitted to and approved by the Department samples of the hard surfacing which shall be installed in accordance with this approval.
No lighting scheme
For the avoidance of doubt, this approval does not relate to any lighting scheme. Should such a scheme be proposed it must first be submitted to and approved by the Department.
recommends approval of the application
the scheme complies with its policies and standards
supportive
All consultees either approve the application or have no objections, with Manx Electricity Authority requesting a standard condition for coordination due to nearby cables and lines.
Key concern: Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application. Please contact our Network Operations Department... to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site.; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents... before any work is carried out on site. All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6.
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Dalrymple Associates
No Commentthe proposal before you does not include any new lighting in the area and therefore am happy that you alter the description as you suggest.
Highways Division
No ObjectionThis application meets current highway policies and standards
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the application.
