10 November 2008 · Acting Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Old Harbour House, Tent Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7db
Mrs E Swales applied to replace an existing timber lean-to conservatory at the rear of her two-storey detached Victorian dwelling in Laxey Conservation Area with a new white PVC conservatory measuring 1.7m side projection, 7.9m depth, and 2.5m max roof height.
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The design of the conservatory would replace an existing conservatory of similar size and design, considered in keeping with the existing property given the proportion, form and fenestration, and ther…
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Policy CA/2 from Planning Policy Statement 1/01 requires particular consideration for developments in Conservation Areas. The Conservation Officer assessed the PVC replacement conservatory against this, noting its location in the heart of Laxey Conservation Area adjacent to harbour and river. Subtle differences in glazing subdivision were deemed not detrimental as the simple approach unifies with the house's glazing.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of a replacement conservatory as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings REF 1 and REF 2 all received on 26th August 2008.
Do not oppose
No Objections
No Objections, subject to notes on surface water discharge
Drainage Division has no objection subject to conditions on surface water disposal; Highways Division has no objection; Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval.
Key concern: Prohibition on discharge of surface water to foul drainage systems
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionThere must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.; If this "existing drainage" discharges (directly or indirectly) to the foul sewerage system then it should be noted that an alternative means of surface water disposal must be provided.
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999; The applicant is required to establish where the existing surface water from the property is disposed and discuss this matter with the Drainage Division prior to work commencing on site; The applicant is requested to supply the Division a copy of any Building Control Application in relation to the surface water discharge from this development
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the planning application. This is subject to the approval of the Planning Committee of the Department of Local Government and the Environment.
