6 February 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A MORGAN, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control)
8, Spring Gardens, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3jn
The proposal involves demolishing the existing conservatory, utility room, and WC at the rear of a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling and replacing them with a new single-storey extension measuring 7.55m by 5.95m and 3.784m high, featuring rendered walls to match the house, a slate-look roof with rooflights, and white u…
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The officer concluded that the proposal accords with General Policy 2, which sets general standards for acceptable development, and Environment Policy 42, which requires development to respect the cha…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general standards towards acceptable development. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant, noting a presumption in favour of extensions under paragraph 8.12.1 of the Strategic Plan where there is no adverse impact on adjacent properties or the streetscene. The rear extension's scale and design were deemed acceptable despite being larger than existing structures.
Environment Policy 42
Environment Policy 42 requires development to account for the particular character and identity of the surrounding streetscene. The officer found the proposal compliant due to the varied range of rear extensions in the vicinity (backing onto Derby Square and Albion Terrace), resulting in minimal impact on the area's character and appearance.
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.
No objection, but note to consider existing bin/recycling storage arrangements and ensure they can be maintained.
