15 April 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Balladuke, Mill Road, Greeba, Isle Of Man, IM4 3lb
The proposal involves adding two small pitched dormers to the roof of an existing detached bungalow, plus two rooflights, a new uPVC window at first floor level on the northwest elevation, repositioning a ground floor window, and replacing a door and window with bi-folding doors on the southeast elevation to create add…
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable under Housing Policy 16, which allows residential extensions in the countryside where they would not increase the impact of the building…
Housing Policy 16
Housing Policy 16 allows residential extensions in the countryside where they would not increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public. The officer assessed the small dormers as minimally visible from public views due to mature trees and hedging, not increasing the property's impact in the streetscene. This tipped the balance in favour despite the 'not for development' zoning.
Environment Policy 1
ENV1 seeks to protect the countryside for its own sake. The officer noted the site is in an AHLV but found the proposal acceptable under the exception in HP16 for extensions, as it does not harm landscape character.
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general development control standards including amenity and Residential Design Guidance. The officer confirmed no adverse impact on neighbouring amenity or character.
Environment Policy 4
ENV4 protects species and habitats. DEFA raised bat concerns but officer found no evidence of roosts, relying on Wildlife Act instead of conditions.
Environment Policy 2
ENV2 requires development in AHLVs not to harm landscape character unless essential. The minimal visibility of changes satisfied this.
Environment Policy 3
ENV3 protects woodland areas. Site in private woodland/parkland and registered trees, but proposal does not result in loss or damage.
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 Highways Interest.
No objections.
