27 August 2025 · Delegated
Oakfield, Tynwald Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1jp
This retrospective application sought permission to replace roof tiles on the front elevation of Oakfield, a detached two-storey property on Tynwald Road, Peel. The application was decided on a delegated basis and was approved on 27 August 2025. The decision notice records that the proposal complies with the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. The determining body is recorded as This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 Date of Issue: 27th August 2025.
The application was approved on a delegated basis. The decision notice states that the proposal complies with the relevant general policy of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. No refusal reasons or conditions were recorded.
General Policy 2
The proposal complies 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 42
promotes development take into account the particular character and identity of the environment
pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
