25 June 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (J Singleton); Decision Notice signed by J Chance, Director of Planning and Building Control
48, Ballabrooie Way, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4es
The application seeks permission for a single storey extension on the side of a two-storey semi-detached 1930s-style dwelling in a suburban housing estate in Douglas. Additional works include removing the rear chimney stack, internal alterations, and installing an air source heat pump.
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The officer assessed the key issues of visual impact on the street scene and neighbouring amenities. The extension's design, proportion, position, and finishes were deemed in keeping with the existing…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and Area Plan if it respects site surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect amenities, character, road safety, or habitats; and provides satisfactory standards. The officer tested the proposal against criteria (b), (c), (g), (i), finding the extension's design, scale, and position acceptable in the street scene and without significant amenity or safety impacts.
Residential Design Guide 2021
The guide provides standards for residential development design. The officer assessed the proposal's design approach, proportion, and scale as compliant, with no concerns raised regarding the extension or other works.
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.
