12 September 2025 · Delegated
1, The Falls, Tromode Road, Cronkbourne, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4pz
Permission was granted for the rendering of existing brickwork and Tudor-effect timber boarding to all elevations of a detached house at 1 The Falls, Tromode, Douglas. The property sits on the western side of The Falls estate road and is largely screened from public views along Tromode Road to the east. The main planning consideration was the effect of the works on the street scene and the appearance of the property itself. The existing building already combines mock Tudor timber boarding with rendered sections, and neighbouring properties within The Falls were noted to have similar finishes. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved with one condition.
The application was approved on 12 September 2025. The key planning consideration was the impact on the street scene and the appearance of the individual property. The existing property already features a mix of mock Tudor timber boarding and rendered walls, and the proposal to render all elevations was found acceptable in that context.
Isle Of Man Strategic Plan 2016
the proposal would 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
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.
Demolish existing conservatory, erection of kitchen extension and additional storey to rear garage with link to master bedroom
Replace existing patio doors with windows and doorway
Erection of garage
Erection of 4 dwellings with upgrading of access
