28 May 2025 · Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
134, Fairways Drive, Mount Murray, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 2jg
The proposal involves erecting a single storey extension measuring 8.6m long by 4.3m wide on the east side of the property, featuring a flat roof with slight fall, vertical dark timber cladding, black uPVC or aluminium windows and doors, and corner glazing on the front elevation facing the internal access road.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as compliant with Spatial Policy 4 and the residential zoning, noting a general presumption in favour of extensions in built-up areas per para 8.12.1 …
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires development prioritised in towns and villages. Officer noted compliance as site is in Newtown, a named service village, supporting the principle of residential extension.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Requires respect for local character. Assessed via design elements ensuring extension complements the dwelling without harming streetscene.
Strategic Policy 4
Defines Newtown for development. Site's residential zoning and village status confirmed principle of development acceptable.
Spatial Policy 5
Addresses design quality. Flat roof accepted as contemporary with detailing like overhanging eaves and materials, not poor design per RDG para 4.7.
General Policy 2
Requires no adverse impacts on amenities (g), visual character (b,c). Extension compliant due to no neighbour harm and visual integration.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires respect for locality. Dark timber and glazing contrast with white render but set back, screened, and adding interest in unique site position.
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 - timber boarding
The dark vertical timber boarding shall be installed vertical proportion as shown on drawing 05 (vertical proportion) and retained thereafter. Reason: In the visual amenities of the area and property.
no objection
No Highways Interest / No Objection
