19 August 2025 · Delegated
26, Ballaterson Fields, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5aw
Permission was granted for a single storey extension to the front elevation of 26 Ballaterson Fields, Ballaugh, Isle of Man. The property is a detached, L-shaped three-bedroom bungalow of apparent 1970s origin, finished in rendered walls, concrete roof tiles, and white uPVC windows, situated on the south-eastern edge of a cul-de-sac. The officer assessed the proposal against two main planning considerations: its effect on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area, and any impact on trees, parking provision, or the residential amenity of neighbouring properties. The application was approved on 19 August 2025 under delegated powers, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved on 19 August 2025 under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were whether the extension would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area, and whether it would affect trees, parking, or the amenity of neighbouring residents. The proposal was found acceptable on all these points.
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
The proposed development complies with General Policy 2 and the Residential Design Guide.
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
