19 June 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
4, Kirby Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1pa
The proposal involves modifying the rear extension of a two-storey detached dwelling by replacing a single window on the north elevation with full-height windows and a corner window, substituting the east elevation window with patio doors and a connected corner window, adding a 1140 x 1180mm Velux rooflight, and claddi…
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The officer concluded that the proposed alterations successfully balance modern refinement with contextual sensitivity, complying with General Policy 2 and Strategic Policy 3 as they maintain the exis…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site characteristics, townscape character, and residential amenity, including no undue overlooking (2(g)) or disruption to established character (2(c)). Officer assessed that rear confinement, landscaping, and screening ensure minimal visual impact and privacy protection.
Environment Policy 42
Promotes adherence to local distinctiveness and landscape integration. Natural timber cladding blends with mature planting, ensuring material cohesion.
Community Policy 7
Designing out crime and anti-social behaviour, including privacy protection. Fenestration and screening prevent overlooking and disturbance.
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.
Materials approval
Prior to commencement of the development hereby approved, details of all external finishes, including the manufacturer's details, specification and colour of all the materials to be used in the external finish for the approved development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out to the highest standards of materials, in the interests of the appearance of the development and the visual amenities of the area.
no interest
no objection
