19 June 2025 · Delegated
Kimberley, Athol Park, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6es
Permission was granted for the installation of a dormer window to the rear roof slope of Kimberley, a semi-detached two-storey dwelling on the northern side of Athol Park, Port Erin. The property is a three-bedroom home with parking and gardens to the front and an enclosed private garden to the rear, bounded by trees. The officer's assessment focused on whether the dormer would harm the appearance of the original dwelling and affect the amenity of neighbouring residents. The application was approved on 19 June 2025, with one condition attached, following a delegated decision by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
The application was approved on 19 June 2025 under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were the impact of the dormer on the character and appearance of the building and on residential amenity, both of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
The proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2 and the Residential Design Guide
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
