Planning breach - rear of 2 Victoria Terrace, Glen Rd, Laxey

Summary

The requester asked for costs associated with an unauthorized patio structure built at 2 Victoria Terrace, Laxey, funded by the Flood Management Division. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the specific cost for the patio construction was £5,650.00, inclusive of materials and labour.

Key Facts

• The request concerns unauthorized works at the rear of 2 Victoria Terrace, Glen Road, Laxey.
• The works were carried out by Paul Carey & Son Ltd on instruction of the Flood Management Division.
• The disclosed cost for the patio construction was £5,650.00.
• This cost is in addition to the expense for the associated retaining wall.
• The works were funded by the Isle of Man taxpayer.

Data Disclosed

• £5,650.00
• 2 Victoria Terrace
• Glen Road, Laxey
• Paul Carey & Son Ltd
• 17 September 2025
• 25 September 2025
• 4941597

Original Request

Dear Sir/Madam, I write in respect of the unauthorised works and breach of approved planning permission which has taken place in the river of the high risk flood zone to the rear of Victoria Terrace, Glen Road, Laxey. Specifically, in relation to all costs associated with the unauthorised patio/balcony structure which has been built by Paul Carey & Son Ltd on the instruction of the Flood Management Division. This should be a matter of public record as the works have been funded by the Isle of Man taxpayer. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards,

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Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 4941597 25 September 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 17 September 2025, which states:

"Dear Sir/Madam,

I write in respect of the unauthorised works and breach of approved planning permission which has taken place in the river of the high risk flood zone to the rear of Victoria Terrace, Glen Road, Laxey.

Specifically, in relation to all costs associated with the unauthorised patio/balcony structure which has been built by Paul Carey & Son Ltd on the instruction of the Flood Management Division. This should be a matter of public record as the works have been funded by the Isle of Man taxpayer.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

A cost of £5,650.00 was incurred for the construction of the patio at the rear of Number 2, Victoria Terrace. This cost was in addition to that required for the associated retaining wall and is inclusive of all materials and labour.

Please quote the reference number 4941597 in any future communications.

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