10 September 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Monks Bridge Cottage, Abbey Road Lane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3de
Monks Bridge Cottage is a traditional two-storey whitewashed stone cottage with a catslide roof, located at the end of Abbey Road Lane in Ballasalla, within the Silverdale Conservation Area. The proposal involves replacing all existing timber windows, including French doors previously installed in 2022 which had deteri…
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The officer assessed whether the proposal protects or enhances the character of the building and Conservation Area, stating anything less is unacceptable.
General Policy 2
Requires development to protect site surroundings, not adversely affect locality character or resident amenity (b, c, d). Officer found proposal accords as fenestration details retain essential character despite uPVC harm.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing site character, protecting special features. Assessed against Conservation Area context; minimal harm from uPVC outweighed by mimicking details and limited visibility, preserving overall character.
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
