25 October 2004 · Planning Committee
Corley Rock, South Cape, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ja
The proposal involved removing an existing garage at a detached house on a steeply sloping coastal lane and replacing it with extended hardstanding to provide one more off-road parking space, including a lay-by at road level with protective railings due to a level drop to the garden below.
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The officer noted the site is alongside a narrow, steeply sloping lane and proposed replacing the garage with hardstanding at road level for better parking.
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 the demolition of the existing garage and the creation of a lay-by all as shown in drawings reference Ula rev A received on 13th September, 2004 and the site and location plans received on 4th August, 2004.
Vehicle footway crossing
The development must include the creation of a vehicle footway crossing across the footway. Note; the applicant should obtain permission from the Operations Section of Department of Transport prior to the undertaking of any works within the highway including the footway.
no objection to this planning application
Department of Transport Highways objected to the proposal due to it being flawed and likely to increase on-road parking, while Laxey Village Commissioners raised no objection.
Key concern: proposal is flawed and would increase on-road parking
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionWhilst recognising the applicants wish to provide some off-road parking Department of Transport Highways regards the proposal as flawed, and would be unlikely to meet the applicants aspirations. The effect would be an increase in on-road parking which are conditions.
Laxey Village Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Board have no objection to this planning application.