17 June 2025 · Delegated
19, Baldrine Park, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6dd
This application sought permission to replace the existing roman roof tiles with flat roof tiles at 19 Baldrine Park, Baldrine, Isle of Man. The property is a detached pitched-roof bungalow with an adjoining garage, set on a relatively large plot on the western side of Baldrine Park, backing onto the Manx Electric Railway and the A2 road to Laxey. The main planning consideration identified in the officer's report was the visual impact of the proposed tile change on the dwelling and the immediate locality. The application was decided under delegated authority and was permitted on 17 June 2025. The officer recommended approval, and no conflict with the final decision was recorded.
The application was permitted on 17 June 2025 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning consideration was the visual impact of the new roof tiles on the dwelling and its immediate surroundings, which was found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2 - 'Development Control' considerations.
CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE (GP2, STP 3 & 5, & EP 42)
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
Strategic Policy 3 - Development to safeguard character of existing towns and villages.
CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE (GP2, STP 3 & 5, & EP 42)
Strategic Policy 5 - Design and visual impact.
CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE (GP2, STP 3 & 5, & EP 42)
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness.
CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE (GP2, STP 3 & 5, & EP 42)
pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
