25 March 2015 · Delegated
3, Ballamillaghyn Estate, Mount Rule, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4hu
This application sought permission to replace the existing glazed roof of a rear conservatory at 3 Ballamillaghyn Estate, Douglas, with roof tiles. The conservatory sits on the rear elevation of the dwelling. The main planning consideration was whether the change would harm the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding area. The officer noted that while the replacement roof may be partially visible from neighbouring dwellings, it would not be visible from the highway. Permission was granted on 25 March 2015 under delegated authority, subject to one condition.
Permission was granted, subject to one condition, for replacing the glazed conservatory roof with roof tiles. The key planning consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area, which was found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
accord with the provisions set out in General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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.
