26 March 2025 · Delegated
4, Osborne Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lh
Permission was granted for the installation of roof-mounted solar panels on the front and rear roof slopes and flat roof of 4 Osborne Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property is a Victorian-style mid-terrace house on the north side of Osborne Terrace, a three-storey building with a flat-roof dormer on the front elevation and a pitched-roof dormer on the rear. The officer considered the impact of the solar panels on the house itself and on the character and streetscene of the surrounding area. The Conservation Areas Statutory Test was also applied as part of the assessment. The application was approved by delegated decision on 26 March 2025, subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 26 March 2025. The officer assessed the impact on the house itself and the character and streetscene of the area, as well as the Conservation Areas Statutory Test, and found the proposal acceptable.
Strategic Policy 4 (a)
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g)
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Environment Policy 22
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Environment Policy 22: Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties in terms of: i) pollution of sea, surface water or groundwater; ii) emissions of airborne pollutants; and iii) vibration, odour, noise or light pollution. 7.17.2 In addition to the above, changes in the activities associated with the current permitted use of land or a building, which in themselves do not constitute development and therefore do not require planning permission, can have an adverse impact on adjacent properties by virtue of noise, light or general disturbance. For example the addition of security lig hting on a property may cause light pollution affecting adjacent properties and the wider area. The introduction of new activities into established parks and recreation areas can have an impact on neighbours. In such cases the Department would advocate t he person or organisation considering the change to give careful consideration to the potential impact of such activity in terms of location, siting and design.
Environment Policy 35
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Energy Policy 4
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Alterations and erection of a ground floor rear extension, installation of replacement windows and door, re-roofing works, alteration to existing roof dormers and installation of iron railings
Reduce height of flat roof and increase footprint of rear extension (amendments to PA 23/01365/B)
