6 February 2026 · Delegated
10, Hilary Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3eg
Permission was granted for the installation of replacement roof tiles at Arderry, 10 Hilary Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling with a pitched tiled roof featuring red rosemary style slates and a chimney stack on the west gable elevation. The main planning considerations were the Conservation Area statutory test and whether the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the area. The application was assessed and approved under delegated authority by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The decision was made on 6 February 2026 and is subject to two conditions.
The application was approved on 6 February 2026. The key planning considerations were whether the work preserved the character and appearance of the area and met the Conservation Area statutory test. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
General Policy 2
designed to comply with 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
Environment Policy 35
complies with General Policy 2, Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
No development shall commence until a sample/details of all roofing materials to be used has been submitted for approval in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area. This approval relates to the supporting information submitted on the 24th November 2025.
