8 May 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
22, Albany Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ng
The application seeks full planning approval for a single-storey rear extension with a flat roof, parapet wall, and roof lantern, along with re-roofing using natural slate, re-rendering, and replacement of existing sliding sash windows with matching uPVC sliding sash windows (50/50 split).
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The officer applied the statutory test under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, confirming the proposal would preserve the Conservation Area through use of appropriate materials …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, local amenities, road safety, or provide inadequate parking/services. Officer assessed the proposal's modest scale, appropriate design, separation from neighbours, and lack of highway issues as fully compliant, with no adverse amenity or character impacts.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for maintenance/alteration/extension of pre-1920 buildings. Officer noted natural slate roofing and re-rendering as appropriate traditional materials with no concerns.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer applied this strictly via statutory test, finding the rear extension's modest size/scale/design and neutral window replacements preserve (not harm) the area's character and appearance.
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 highway interest
no objection, but recommends consideration of waste and recycling storage arrangements to ensure bins can be stored within curtilage
