12 March 2026 · Delegated
26, The Threshold, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bq
The application at 26 The Threshold Jurby Isle Of Man IM7 3BQ proposes alteration and widening of an existing front door and installation of a new rear door (including door frame) to create wheelchair access, together with internal works. The site forms part of the residential curtilage of No. 26, within an area characterised by a mixture of detached and semi-detached two-storey dwelling houses with hipped roofs, parking and grassed areas to the front, and fenced-off gardens to the rear. The key issues considered included potential impacts on the visual amenities of the street scene and individual property, and potential impact on a neighbour’s amenities. The delegated decision was determined to APPROVE the application.
The application was determined to be approved by delegated decision. The decision considered potential impacts on the visual amenities of the street scene and individual property, and potential impact on neighbour amenities. The site is within the residential curtilage of the property and is described as part of a mixed detached and semi-detached residential area. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
General Policy 2
the proposal also complies with General Policy 2 of the IOMSP 2016
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
the proposals complies with the Residential Design Guide
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
