26 February 2026 · Delegated
Fromanteel, Unit 7, Balthane Park, Balthane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ax
The proposal involved enlarging first-floor windows on the side and rear elevations of Unit 7, Balthane Park — one of a block of seven industrial units on the Balthane estate. The key planning issue was the potential visual impact on the street scene. Officers assessed the window alterations in terms of their design, proportion, position, and finishes, and concluded they were appropriate and in keeping with the existing building. The alterations were judged to comply with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which requires development to respect its surroundings in terms of siting, scale, form, and design. No significant impacts on residential or public amenity were identified, and the application was approved under delegated authority.
The window alterations were considered acceptable because their design, proportion, position, and finishes were in keeping with the existing building and would not harm the street scene or residential amenity. The proposal was found to comply with the relevant policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
Strategic Plan
the proposals would comply with General Policy 2.
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
