11 March 2026 · Delegated
Bridge House, Glen Chass Road, Glen Chass, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pl
The application at Bridge House, Glen Chass Road, Port St Mary proposes replacement of an existing roof light to the rear/west elevation with a Velux cabrio roof balcony. The property is described as a traditional Manx farmhouse styled two-storey detached dwelling on the eastern side of Glen Chass Road and northwest of Fistard Road. The decision was determined to APPROVE the application under delegated powers, with a portal decision date of 2026-03-11. The main issues considered included potential visual impact upon the street scene and potential impact upon neighbouring amenities. A condition count of 1 is recorded as part of the decision information provided.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined the application to be approved. The stated considerations included potential visual impact on the street scene and potential impact on neighbouring amenities. The final outcome shown on the portal is “Permitted” following a delegated decision.
Strategic Plan
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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
Residential Design Guide 2021
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Planning Circular 3/91
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Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
