12 March 2026 · Delegated
52, Ballanard Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5he
Planning permission is sought for the erection of a replacement summerhouse in the rear garden of 52 Ballanard Road, Douglas (Montreux), within the residential curtilage of the property. The site is described as a detached dormer bungalow on the northern side of Ballanard Road, where surrounding properties include a mix of single storey, dormers and two storey styles that have developed over time. The key issues considered include potential impacts on the visual amenities of the street scene and potential impact on neighbouring residents. The application was approved on 12 March 2026, and any conditions or notes that apply are set out in the decision.
The determining body decided to approve the application for the replacement summerhouse in the rear garden of 52 Ballanard Road. The decision was made following consideration of potential impacts on visual amenities in the street scene and potential impact on neighbouring residents. Any conditions or notes attached to the approval are provided with the formal decision wording.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Overall it is concluded that the planning application accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 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 2021
Overall it is concluded that the planning application accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and 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.
Erection of rear extension; replacement of roof finish
The previous application is considered relevant in the determination of the current application
Erection of conservatory to rear elevation
The previous application is considered relevant in the determination of the current application
Erection of garden summerhouse
The previous application is considered relevant in the determination of the current application
Widening of access and driveway
The previous application is considered relevant in the determination of the current application
Internal & external alterations
The previous application is considered relevant in the determination of the current application
