6 January 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
13, Church Close, Lonan, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7jy
The proposal involves building a first floor extension over the existing side garage of a detached dwelling in a residential area, providing additional space such as a games room or storage. The site is within an area designated for residential use under the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan.
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The officer considered the proposal in the context of the residential zoning under the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005, where Policy L/RES/PR/1 permits alterations and extensions to existing prop…
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 tested the side garage extension against this, finding it sympathetic with no adverse character impact in the residential zone.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with area plans if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; avoids adverse impacts on amenity, character, road safety, and neighbouring properties. The officer assessed scale, form, amenity, and highway effects, confirming compliance with no undue amenity loss or safety issues. Paragraph 8.12.1 presumption in favour of extensions in built-up areas without adverse impacts reinforced approval.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s 01,02 and 03 date stamped the 5th November 2009.
recommends approval
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Department of Transport Highways has no objection to application 09/01795/B as it has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications. Lonan Parish Commissioners recommend approval.
Department of Transport Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Lonan Parish Commissioners
Supportthe board recommends approval of the above Planning Application. This is subject to the approval of the Planning Committee of the Department of Local Government and Environment.
