Housing Policy 16
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Housing Policy 16: The extension of non-traditional dwellings or those of poor or inappropriate form will not generally be permitted where this would increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public.
8.13.1 There are in the Island, and particularly in Douglas, many substantial buildings which, because of their size or form, are no longer suitable for the originally intended use as either single dwellings or holiday accommodation, but which are still structurally sound. The Department has for many years encouraged the conversion of such buildings, where appropriate, into flats.
8.13.2 The size, layout, occupancy, etc., of flats are controlled by the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982. However, all flats should also have a good external environment, characterised by -
8.13.3 Many buildings which are generally suitable for conversion into flats not only have very little space around them, but also have an annex or "outlet" at the rear. The Department may require the demolition, in total or in part, of such "outlets" even where the immediate use of the cleared space may not be possible, for example where more than one rear annex may be needed to be removed to gain access or highway work such as road widening may be required to make the cleared space useful. Such demolition will:
Where such demolition is not so required, the accommodation must generally be organised so that every flat has an outlook from the front of the building, and so that no flat is contained entirely within an "outlet". Exception may be made to this general approach where the environment at, and the outlook from, the rear are pleasant and open.
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94.9%
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2011
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Malew
Top Parish
Erection of two-storey extension to east elevation
Installation of replacement windows, alterations to window and door apertures, replacement of polycarbonate roof sheets with roof lights
Replacement of existing utility room with single storey extension to side elevation, and erection of dormer to front elevation
Erection of an integral extension to the rear of the existing garage
Additional use of cottage & bungalow for tourism
Variation of Condition 1 of Planning Approval Notice dated 26th July 2021 for PA 21/00685/B, to extend period for commencement by two years.
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey extension, and erection of additional single storey extension to the north elevation
Alterations and Extensions to Existing Property including Conversion of Conservatory into Sunroom, Installation of Dormers to front and rear elevations, creation of new window openings, new porch, conversion of garage and installation of bi-folding doors and erection of detached garage
Erection of a raised side terrace, installation of double doors to ground floor level
Installation of tiered decking with glass balustrade (retrospective)