20 March 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
6, Laureston Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5dh
The application is for a Certificate of Lawful Development confirming that a garage and roof terrace at the rear of the dwelling, plus re-slating of the main roof, are lawful. Evidence including dated aerial images (2018, 2021), Google Street View (2010), photographs, invoices, and a neighbour letter shows the garage a…
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The application is determined on factual evidence under Section 24 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, not planning merits.
Certificate issuance
There is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the construction of a garage and terrace at the rear of the dwelling house and been in situ and for a period in excess of 4 years and that the re-slating of the roof works are lawful by the reason that the re-slating in this case does not result in a material change to the external appearance of the building and therefore does not constitute development. For these reasons it is recommended that a Certificate of Lawful Development can be issued.
do not oppose (26/02/2025) no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the garage is off a slow speed back service road so visibility and parking is completed at low risk and HDC appear not to have recorded any history/incidents regarding safety issues with the erected garage.
no objection (04/03/2025)
