26 November 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
24, Mines Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7nh
The proposal is for the installation or replacement of natural slate tiles on the rear elevation roof of a traditional two-storey terraced cottage in Laxey. The site is within the Laxey Conservation Area and zoned predominantly residential.
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The main issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the property. The works are to the rear elevation, not visible from Mines Road, though viewable from the elev…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of townscape or amenity. Assessed as compliant since minor retrospective roof works use matching natural slate, sit within existing residential curtilage, and cause no adverse impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer tested rear roof replacement against this, finding it preserves character due to like-for-like natural slate despite railway visibility; no enhancement needed for minor works.
do not oppose
no highway implications
Garff Commissioners and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to the retrospective application for installation or replacement slate tiles to rear elevation at Isabella Cottage, 24 Mines Road, Laxey.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections to this retrospective application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
