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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to APPROVE an application by Ms Sarah Blackman, Ref 25/91101/B, for the Erection of first floor extensions to northeast and northwest elevations, replacement of conservatory with single story extension to northwest elevation with ground floor and roof terraces, alterations to fenestration on all elevations at Clonaige Douglas Road Castletown Isle Of Man IM9 1TH . Any conditions or notes which apply to the approval are set out below. This approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final (see guidance notes). 1. 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. 2. The proposed first floor windows for the Ensuite on the southwest elevation serving Bedroom 2, shown on Drawing Nos. 2304/04 - Proposed Plans, Section & Elevations, shall be glazed with obscure glass to Pilkington Level 5 or equivalent and permanently retained as such. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers from overlooking and loss of privacy. 3. Prior to the use of the first-floor terrace approved as part of this application, the privacy wall shown on drawing No. 2304/04 - Proposed Plans, Section & Elevations, which shall have a minimum height of 1.8m and erected on the northeast elevation of the terrace shall be installed and permanently retained thereafter. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers from overlooking and loss of privacy. 4. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a schedule of external materials and finishes, including manufacturer's details and specifications for render, cladding, roof tiles, fenestrations, and rainwater goods, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter.
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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 Reason: To ensure the development is carried out to the highest standards of design and appearance, in the interests of visual amenity and compliance with Strategic Policy 5 and General Policy 2(b, c and g). 5. Prior to the commencement of development hereby approved, a Tree Protection Plan which shall show details of tree protection measures for the development be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The tree protection measures shall be fully implemented and retained for the duration of the construction process. Within the Construction Exclusion Zones identified on this drawing, nothing shall be stored, placed or disposed of above or below ground, the ground level shall not be altered, no excavations shall be made, no mixing of cement or use of other contaminating materials or substances shall take place, nor shall any fires be lit. Any retained tree which within five years of the approved development being occupied or completed (whichever is the later) dies, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced by a similar species, of a size to be first approved in writing by the Department, during the next planting season or in accordance with a programme of replacement to be agreed in writing with the Department. Reason: To safeguard the existing trees and planting to be retained within the site. 6. Prior to the installation of new external lighting on the site, a detailed external lighting scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department, following consultation with the Airport Authority. The submitted scheme shall include: o Detailed drawings of all proposed lighting columns, fittings and mounting heights o Luminance levels, light spill contours, orientation, and hours of operation o Assessment of potential impacts on aviation safety, including glare, upward light, and distraction to aircraft on approach or take off o Mitigation measures to ensure lighting does not adversely affect the public safety zone or safeguarded surfaces The development shall be carried out stritcly in accordance with the approved lighting scheme. Reason: To ensure external lighting does not compromise aviation safety within the public safety zone or safeguarded airspace. This decision relates to the documents and plans received 24 November 2025. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2, Strategic Policy 3 and 5, and Environment Policy 42 of the isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. The design is coherent and contextually appropriate, preserves neighbouring amenity, and results in no unacceptable impacts on access, parking, trees and biodiversity. The development therefore represents an acceptable form of enhancement to the existing dwelling on site. Date of Issue: 13th February 2026 A MORGAN Interim Director of Planning and Building Control
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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 Guidance Note This decision was made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority delegated to them. This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation. A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/online- applications/) Implementation A determination to grant planning approval does not have effect - · if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or · if no appeal is submitted, but there are potential appellants in addition to the applicant, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice). Development must be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and any attached conditions (irrespective of any changes that may separately be requested at the Building Control stage or by any other Statutory Authority). This approval does not remove the need to also comply with any other relevant legislation. Any conditions requiring certain works, submissions etc. prior to commencement of development must be fulfilled prior to work starting on site. Failure to adhere to this approval and meet the requirements of all conditions may invalidate this approval or result in formal enforcement action. Appeal Any appeal can only be made by a person who has been accorded rights to do so, must be in writing, include the appropriate fee and be submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice. Guidance on how to appeal is available at gov.im/howtoappeal
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