8 July 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Alverstone, Ballafesson, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6tr
The proposal involves demolishing the existing derelict single-storey dwelling at Alverstone and replacing it with a new detached dwelling of 8.5m x 8.5m footprint, 6.8m ridge height, and 3.2m eaves height, finished in painted render, slate roof, and uPVC windows/doors.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable in the residential-zoned settlement boundary under STP2, SP2, and HP4, supported by paragraph 8.12.1 of the Strategic Plan presuming fav…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Permits development in service centres like Port Erin. Site within defined settlement, principle accepted.
Spatial Policy 5
Supports new development in settlements. Aligned with residential zoning.
General Policy 2
Considers visual amenity (b,c), neighbour amenity (g), highways/parking (h,i). Proposal compliant across design, amenity, and highways tests.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires respecting local character/identity. Proposal's modest scale and finishes protected area character.
Housing Policy 4
Supports housing in appropriate locations. Replacement in residential area accepted.
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 permitted development
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no development shall be undertaken under the following classes of Schedule 1 of the Order at any time: Class 13 - Greenhouses and polytunnels; Class 14 - Extension of dwellinghouse; Class 15 - Garden sheds and summer-houses; Class 16 - Fences, walls and gates; Class 17 - Private garages and car ports; Class 21 - Erection of decking; Class 22 - Solar Panels; Class 23 - Heat Pumps; Class 23A - Air Source Heat Pumps. Reason: To control future development on the site.
No objection. No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the site would have similar parking demand to the existing dwelling.
No objection. Applicant should be aware of and comply with surface water runoff guidance.
