7 August 2025 · Delegated
32, Ashberry Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1px
Permission was granted for a single-storey extension to the north-east elevation of a detached two-storey house at 32 Ashberry Avenue, Douglas, Isle of Man. The site sits on the east side of Ashberry Avenue, with no. 30 to the east and no. 34 to the west. The officer's report noted that properties in the street share similar materials, design, scale, and separation, with a mix of semi-detached and detached houses. Drainage was identified as a key issue in the assessment.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture acting under delegated powers. The officer recommended approval and the decision was issued on 7 August 2025. Drainage was identified as a key planning issue considered during the assessment. The formal decision record lists 3 conditions.
Environment Policy 22
development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties
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.
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
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.
Condition 2
No openings shall be introduced to the walls or roof adjacent to the boundary with no.30.
Condition 3
Upon completion of the roof and prior to the extension being first brought into use the guttering around the extension shall be installed and working to direct surface water from the roof into the existing surface water management drainage of the site. The guttering shall be maintained and retained for the lifetime of the development.
