26 March 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
4, Osborne Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lh
The proposal involves fitting solar panels to the pitched roof slopes on the front and rear elevations, as well as the flat-roof dormer on a three-storey Victorian mid-terrace house at 4 Osborne Terrace in the Windsor Road Conservation Area.
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The site is within the Windsor Road Conservation Area, requiring special attention to preserving or enhancing its character under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires developments to respect character and amenity. The officer found the solar panels do not harm the conservation area's character or streetscene, complying with sub-clauses (b), (c), and (g). This was supported by the Registered Building Officer's view.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to development in sensitive areas like conservation areas. The proposal was assessed as preserving the area's character, passing the statutory test under Section 18(4), with no harm to appearance.
Strategic Policy 4
Listed as materially relevant but not detailed in assessment; overall compliance confirmed in conclusion.
Environment Policy 22
Listed as materially relevant; no specific tensions noted, proposal found compliant overall.
Energy Policy 4
Supports renewable energy like solar panels; materially relevant and no issues raised.
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 highway interest
does not object; proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area
