18 August 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
7, Greeba Avenue, Glen Vine, Isle Of Man, IM4 4ed
The proposal involves replacing the existing rosemary clay roof tiles at Sunhill, 7 Greeba Avenue, Glen Vine, with new 'northstone donard' tiles in granite grey colour. The site is within a wider housing estate designated as 'predominantly residential' on the Area Plan for the East 2020.
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The officer acknowledged that 'the removal of the original roof tiles will result in a minor adverse impact on the appearance of the property in isolation'.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general standards towards acceptable development, particularly b, c, g relating to visual amenity and neighbouring impact. The officer assessed the roof replacement against this, finding no significant adverse visual harm or neighbouring impact due to the existing mix of roof finishes in the estate. The proposal was deemed compliant as it would not detract from the wider area character.
Environment Policy 42
Environment Policy 42 addresses the character of the locality. The assessment noted the estate's array of roof finishes from prior changes, concluding the new granite grey tiles would fit within this established mix without causing significant harm to the overall character.
Strategic Policy 1
Strategic Policy 1 promotes best use of existing sites and reusing building materials. Referenced but not detailed in assessment; roof replacement on existing dwelling considered aligned.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4 requires protecting and enhancing conservation areas. Site not in conservation area; no issues identified with proposal.
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 states new development should make a positive contribution to the environment. Officer found minor isolated impact but no detriment to wider area.
Community Policy 7
Community Policy 7 concerns designing out crime. No harm or conflict expected from roof works.
Community Policy 11
Community Policy 11 addresses prevention of outbreak and spread of fire. No conflict anticipated.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Infrastructure Policy 5 covers water conservation and management. No issues raised with roof replacement.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
no objection subject to condition requiring tree retention
