18 August 2025 · Delegated
Kiaull Ny Marrey Booilushag Ballajora Ramsey Isle Of Man IM7 1bb
Permission was granted for a series of alterations to a side-gabled detached house at Kiaull Ny Marrey, Booilushag, Ballajora. The works include converting the existing conservatory into a sunroom, erecting a new porch on the front elevation, amending a first floor front gable window, and replacing the front dormer window with bi-fold doors to form a balcony. The property is described as a pitched roof detached house with two front gables, a front dormer, and a conservatory. The officer assessed the proposal against the design of the building, its impact on the character and streetscene of the surrounding area, and the amenities of neighbouring residents. The application was approved on 18 August 2025 under delegated authority, with one condition attached to the permission.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the design of the building, the impact on the character and streetscene of the area, and the amenities of neighbouring properties, all of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
The proposal is considered to have no adverse impact on the character and streetscene of the area and neighbouring amenities. It is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
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
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g)
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 contains the following policies that are considered materially relevant to the assessment of this current planning application: o General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) PPS and NPD
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
