17 September 2025 · Delegated
4, Albert Terrace, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lp
Permission was granted for works at 4 Albert Terrace, Castletown, an end-of-terrace house on the southeast of Albert Terrace. The proposal involved replacing existing timber sliding sash windows with uPVC sliding sash windows, and replacing the windows and door on the rear extension with a double door and a picture window. The application sits within a Conservation Area, and the key planning issues considered were the impact on the terrace itself, the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and the impact of the flue. During the process, plans were amended — specifically drawing no. 25-106-02 Rev C — in the interest of preserving the character of the Conservation Area. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved with two conditions.
The application was approved on 17 September 2025. The key planning considerations were the impact on the terrace itself, the character and appearance of the area, and the impact of the flue. Plans were amended during the process in the interest of preserving the character of the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
The proposal preserves the character and appearance of the area. It does not harm neighbouring amenities. It is considered to comply with General Policy 2
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
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Planning Circular 1/98
Planning Policy Statement 1/01
Strategic Policy 4 (a)
policies that are considered materially relevant
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g)
policies that are considered materially relevant
Environment Policy 22
policies that are considered materially relevant
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.
Environment Policy 35
policies that are considered materially relevant
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
A vertical glazing bar must be externally applied in the middle of each pane of all proposed sliding sash windows, as shown on drawing no. 25 - 106 - 02 Rev C, which has been received on 11th September 2025.
