25 March 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler), delegated authority
Marathon Court Nursing Home, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4rq
The proposal involves building a small porch at the rear entrance of Marathon Court Nursing Home, measuring 2.130m by 3.60m with a pitched roof designed to match the existing building's appearance. The site is in a mixed-use area within a low likelihood flood risk zone, surrounded by residential development.
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The officer concluded that the porch would be in keeping with the existing main structure due to matching materials and appearance, with any views from Victoria Road being fleeting and not harmful to …
General Policy 2
Requires general standards for acceptable development, including character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer found the porch in keeping with the existing structure using matching materials, with no adverse impacts on amenity or streetscene.
Environment Policy 10 - Development and flood risk
Requires flood risk assessments for sites in flood risk zones. A low likelihood surface water zone prompted an email assessment confirming raised sockets and existing drainage connection, deemed acceptable and not increasing flood risk.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Promotes development respecting local character and identity. The pitched roof and matching appearance ensured harmony with the nursing home and surrounding residential area.
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.
Highway Services, HDC has no interest.
no objections
