29 January 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Riversdale, Strang Road, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4np
The proposal involved demolishing a two-storey traditional stone outbuilding with slate roof and chimneys within the curtilage of Riversdale, a two-storey detached dwelling on Strang Road in Union Mills, and replacing it with a single-storey detached garage and home gym finished in smooth cast render painted off-white,…
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The officer determined that the existing two-storey stone outbuilding is of traditional vernacular construction with a positive impact on the character and appearance of the area, featuring stone wall…
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Requires development to respect town and village character. Officer assessed demolition of traditional stone building as harmful to historic environment and streetscene, with no justification provided despite prior conversion approvals.
Spatial Policy 5
Addresses design quality and visual impact. Replacement building's design not sufficient to offset loss of historic structure, failing to provide acceptable change to area character.
General Policy 2
Subsections (b) and (c) require good design, appropriate scale, and preservation of character. Proposal failed due to unjustified demolition and inadequate replacement impacting locality appearance.
Environment Policy 42
Mandates designs respecting local character. Traditional building's loss unmitigated by replacement, harming streetscene as per officer and consultee views.
Environment Policy 4
Requires protection of biodiversity. No ecological appraisal submitted, but prior 2023 survey indicated mitigable bat/bird impacts via pre-commencement condition; considered acceptable if permission granted.
