28 August 2025 · Delegated
5, Ballaterson Crescent, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bl
Permission was granted for a package of alterations to a single-storey semi-detached house on the northeast side of Ballaterson Crescent, Peel. The works include a single-storey extension to the rear, an attached front porch, a new bay window on the front elevation, and the replacement of a side window with a door. The property already has a pitched-roof main house and a flat-roof conservatory to the rear. The officer assessed the proposal against its effect on the house itself, the character and streetscene of the surrounding area, and the amenities of neighbouring occupiers, concluding that the works were acceptable in all these respects. The application was decided by delegated authority and approved with one condition attached.
The application was approved on 28 August 2025 under delegated powers. The officer assessed the proposal against its impact on the house itself, the character and streetscene of the area, and the amenities of neighbouring properties, and found it acceptable on all counts.
Strategic Plan
It is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
policies that are considered materially relevant
Residential Design Guide (July 2021)
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
