12 March 2025 · Delegated
52, Ballanard Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5he
Permission was granted for a rear extension and replacement of the roof finish at 52 Ballanard Road, Douglas, a detached dormer bungalow on the northern side of Ballanard Road. The officer report identified two main planning considerations: the effect on the visual amenities of the street scene and the potential impact on neighbouring residents. The street is characterised by a mix of property types and styles that have developed over several decades, and the proposal was considered to sit acceptably within this varied context. The application was decided by the Director of Planning and Building Control on 12 March 2025, with approval granted subject to one condition.
The Director of Planning and Building Control approved the application on 12 March 2025. The key planning considerations were the potential impact on the appearance of the street scene and on neighbouring residents, both of which were found to be acceptable. One condition was attached to the permission.
General Policy 2
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
Residential Design Guide
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.
Erection of conservatory to rear elevation
relevant in the determination of the current application
Erection of garden summerhouse
relevant in the determination of the current application
Widening of access and driveway
relevant in the determination of the current application
Internal & external alterations
relevant in the determination of the current application
