22 July 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Thumper Cottage, Strang Hill, Strang, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4nx
The proposal involved adding a first floor balcony (2m high, 0.5m wide, 1.5m deep with glass and steel balustrade) and sliding patio doors (1.7m high, 1.1m wide) to the rear gable elevation of Thumper Cottage, a detached dwelling in a residential area.
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The officer concluded that while the balcony's scale and position adjacent to the modern conservatory would not harm the character of Thumper Cottage or the streetscene to a degree warranting refusal …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, layout, scale (b), and not adversely affect amenity of residents or locality character (g). Officer found breach of (b) and (g) due to amenity harm from close proximity overlooking, despite acceptable scale/design in public views.
Strategic Policy 4
Cited in refusal for amenity harm; officer applied alongside other policies without detailing specific requirements, focusing on overall non-compliance with residential amenity standards.
Spatial Policy 5
Cited in refusal; linked to Design Guide breaches on balconies and neighbour impact.
Environment Policy 42
Cited in refusal for amenity harm; no specific test detailed beyond general non-accordance.
No objection
