21 July 2025 · Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Sunnycrest, Somerset Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ae
The site is a two-storey end-of-terrace 1930s house in the Selborne Drive Conservation Area. The proposal varies condition 1 of prior approval PA 25/90014/B (retrospective conservatory and roof terrace) by substituting a Klikstrom Neva Contemporary Dark Grey Metal perforated fence panel (1.79m high) for the required ob…
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The main consideration was safeguarding neighbouring amenities from overlooking. The perforated metal fence panel does not provide the same screening as obscure glass when viewed perpendicularly, but …
General Policy 2
Requires safeguarding amenities of adjoining occupiers from overlooking and loss of privacy. The officer tested the alternative balustrade against this, finding the perforated metal panel sufficient due to the acute viewing angle, with no material change in impact. The condition enforces this protection.
Strategic Policy 4
Materially relevant strategic policy. Assessed as compliant in the context of the site's residential and conservation setting, with no specific tensions noted.
Environment Policy 35
Relevant to conservation areas. The proposal was found not to harm the character, consistent with prior approval PA 25/90014/B.
Balustrade installation
Within three months of the approval, the balustrade on the south elevation shall be installed with Klikstrom Neva Contemporary Dark Grey Metal fence panel. The panel shall be fixed in place and shall be no lower than 1.79 metres above the floor level of the roof terrace on which it has been installed. The balustrade shall thereafter be permanently retained as such.
no highway interest in this application
