30 July 2025 · Delegated
10, Thornhill Close, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6nf
This application sought permission to replace the existing garage doors at 10 Thornhill Close, Port Erin with a new door and windows. The property is a single-storey detached dwelling situated at the eastern end of a residential cul-de-sac within an urban housing estate. The main planning consideration was the effect of the changes on the appearance of the street scene and on the amenity of neighbouring properties. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 30 July 2025, subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 30 July 2025. The key planning consideration was the impact on the street scene and neighbouring amenities, which was found to be acceptable.
Isle Of Man Strategic Plan 2016
comply with General Policy 2
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
