29 October 2025 · Delegated
20, Baldrine Park, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6dd
The application relates to the residential curtilage of 20 Baldrine Park, Baldrine, a single storey detached dwelling within an estate of similar properties. The proposal is to enlarge an existing window on the gable end. The decision was made under delegated arrangements and the application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The main issues considered included potential visual impact upon the street scene and potential impact upon neighbouring amenities.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture granted approval for the window enlargement on the gable end at 20 Baldrine Park. The decision process considered potential visual impact upon the street scene and potential impact upon neighbouring amenities. Any conditions or notes applying to the approval are set out in the formal decision wording.
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
the proposals would 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
Residential Design Guide 2021
the proposals would comply with General Policy 2 and the 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.
