19 February 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
60, Ballanard Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5he
This was a minor change application to modify an approved rear dormer from a previous permission (PA 23/00619/B), specifically reducing its size and altering the roof from gable end to hip end. The site is a residential property in Douglas.
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The officer evaluated the application against the specific statutory tests for minor changes under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019.
Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 - Minor Changes Applications
These articles set strict tests for minor change applications, requiring no significant increase in size/scale, no change in development nature, ongoing compliance with development plan/policies, no new/increased adverse impacts, and changes that are no more than minor without warranting a new application. The officer methodically assessed each sub-article, with most passing (e.g., no footprint increase), but failing 23(1)(e) due to the roof and dormer alterations being more than minor. This procedural test was the key barrier, tipping the balance to refusal.
