**Document:** Officer Report **Application:** 25/90889/MCH — Minor change to 24/00763/B (Construction of 3 detached dwellings) substitution of standing seam roof with Cedral Thrutone slate **Decision:** **Decision Date:** **Parish:** Braddan **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/93165-lonan-ashwood-ballamenagh-road-roof/documents/1148423 --- # Officer Report **Application No.:** 25/90889/MCH **Applicant:** Eastlake Development Ltd **Proposal:** Minor change to 24/00763/B (Construction of 3 detached dwellings) substitution of standing seam roof with Cedral Thrutone slate **Site Address:** Ashwood Ballamenagh Road Baldrine Isle Of Man IM4 6AL Principal Planner: Chris Balmer **Expected Decision Level:** Officer Delegation **Recommended Decision:** Permitted **Date of Recommendation:** 07.10.2025 _________________________________________________________________ ## Conditions and Notes for Approval C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions This application has been recommended for approval for the following reason. This decision relates only to: Substitution of standing seam roof with Cedral Thrutone slate to all 3 approved detached dwellings. Plans/Drawings/Information; This decison hereby approved relates to drawings and documents submitted to the Department on 02.10.2025 and email dated 07.10.2025. _________________________________________________________________ Right to Appeal N/A _________________________________________________________________ Officer’s Report INTRODUCTION The following application is to be assessed against the criteria set out in Part 3 - Minor Changes Applications of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 specifically Articles 21, 22, 23 and 24. ## BASIS OF APPLICATION - 21(1) This is the only minor changes application that has been made in respect of any particular grant of planning approval. - PASS - relates to 24/00763/B - 21(2)(a) The Minor Change Application relates to the grant of planning approval in respect of a building - - PASS - relates to "Demolition of existing dwelling; construction of 3 detached dwellings; new entrance to replace existing entrance, removal of an existing entrance; providing a passing place to public road; creation of internal shared private access driveway, parking & turning; new foul and surface water systems" - 21(2)(b) The application specifies what minor changes are being sought - - PASS - the changes are Item 1- substitution of standing seam roof with Cedral Thrutone slate (all three dwellings). - 21(2)(b) The application specifies why the applicant considers the minor changes to be of a minor nature - PASS - set out in email dated 07.10.25 which states: "We believe the change in roof covering materials from the approved standing seam to slate constitutes a minor change in that the materials were specified and formed part of the original approved drawings. The change in specification of roof finish does detract from the aesthetic appearance & design concept and has no impact on the siting, size & layout of the dwellings." - 21(2)(c)(i) The Minor Change Application does not increase the number of dwellings or buildings for which planning approval has been granted - - PASS - no increase - 21(2)(c)(ii)The Minor Change Application does not increase the net external footprint of a building for which planning approval has been granted - - PASS - no increase - 21(2)(c)(iii) The Minor Change Application does not alter the site for which planning approval has been granted and which was defined by a red line on the site location map by changing that line - PASS - no change to site - 21(2)(c)(iv) The Minor Change Application does not make material changes to the vehicular access arrangements for which planning approval has been granted - PASS - no change - 21(2)(c)(v) The Minor Change Application does not alter the conditions (if any) which have been imposed - PASS - no change - In this case Condition 7 is less specific and just asks for samples of the materials to be used. If it said submit a sample of the metal clad roof then this Minor Change Application to slate would be in clear breach of the condition. However, the condition is not so specific and therefore does not alter a condition. - 21(2)(d)The Minor Change Application is not be made where the parent approval is less than 21 days old, subject to an undetermined appeal or has expired - - PASS - original application approved 11.12.2024. ## APPLICATION CONTENT - 22(3)(a) Application Form - PASS - provided 22(3)(a&c) The information in Schedule 1 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 has been provided: - o Site location plan (with red/blue lines) - o (if necessary) Flood risk assessment - o The planning approval that is the subject of the application - o Explanation of changes being applied for and reasons why - o (if necessary) site plan, plans, elevations and sections of the proposed minor changes with buildings and structures amended to indicate the changes. OR - o Site location plan (with red/blue lines) - o The planning approval that is the subject of the application - o Explanation of changes being applied for and reasons why - o drawings of the proposed minor changes with buildings and structures amended to indicate the changes - o Flood risk assessment is/is not necessary in this case - PASS - provided - 22(3)(b) Provision of other documents specified on form but not in Schedule 1 - - PASS - No other documents provided - 22(3)(4) Fee - - PASS - Dealt with at submission - 22(6) Such further info as Department may request prior to determination (has anything further been requested and provided? - PASS - None requested DETERMINATION - 23(1)(a) The Minor Change does not significantly increase the size or scale of the development in question. ## - - PASS - APPROVE - 23(2) If it does not do any of the above, must then be considered. - is the application considered acceptable? - PASS - APPROVE - The change in the material of the roof finishes of all three dwellings from a standing seam roof to a Cedral Thrutone slate is considered acceptable. While the overall design approach of the dwellings are of a more contemporary design/finish, the use of a slate type roof finish is still considered appropriate and would fit with the design approach of the dwellings and the visual amenities of the area. ## NOTICE OF DECISION - 24(2)(a) Set out whether all or some of the changes are accepted - - All changes are accepted. - 24(2)(b) Set out whether any elements are refused, the reasons for that. ## - - N/A I can confirm that this decision has been made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority afforded to that Officer by the appropriate DEFA Delegation and that in making this decision the Officer has agreed the recommendation in relation to who should be afforded interested person status and/or rights to appeal. Decision Made : Permitted Date: 07.10.2025 Determining Officer Signed : J SINGLETON Jason Singleton Principal Planner Customer note This copy of the officer report reflects the content of the office copy and has been produced in this form for the benefit of our online service/ customers and archive record. --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/93165-lonan-ashwood-ballamenagh-road-roof/documents/1148423*