29 October 2025 · Delegated
10, Norwood Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5hj
This application sought permission to remove a window, apply external wall insulation, and change the roof of an existing rear extension from flat to pitched at 10 Norwood Drive, Douglas — a two-storey semi-detached house within a suburban housing estate to the northwest of Ballanard Road. The main planning considerations were the potential visual impact on the street scene and any effect on the amenity of neighbouring properties. Officers concluded that the works were acceptable in both respects. The application was permitted on 29 October 2025 under delegated authority.
The application was approved by the Interim Director of Planning and Building Control acting under delegated powers. 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. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
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.
