13 June 2025 · Delegated
23, Cherry Walk, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5np
Permission was granted to replace an existing conservatory with a single-storey sun room at the rear of 23 The Cherry Walk, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey detached dwelling on the eastern side of The Cherry Walk, within a housing estate of similar properties in the suburbs of Douglas. The officer report identified two main planning considerations: the visual impact of the new structure on the street scene, and any effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties. Both were assessed and the proposal was found to be acceptable. The application was decided under delegated powers and permitted on 13 June 2025, with one condition attached.
The application was approved by delegated decision. Officers considered the key planning issues to be the visual impact on the street scene and any effect on neighbouring amenities, and found the proposal acceptable on both counts.
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
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
Residential Design Guide 2021
Residential Design Guide 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
