3 December 2025 · Delegated
3, Glen Close, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3bf
The proposal is an alteration to the exterior wall finish from pebbledash to smooth painted render on all elevations, and is described as retrospective. The application site is the residential curtilage of The Gables, 3 Glen Close, Glen Maye, which is a detached bungalow with accommodation within the roof. The determining body decided to approve the application. The main stated key issue relates to the impact of the proposed development on the street scene and individual property.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined the application and approved it. The formal decision wording states the application was determined to approve. The officer report identifies the key issue as the impact on the street scene and individual property. The decision is reflected as permitted on the portal.
Isle Of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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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
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