29 January 2026 · Delegated
22, Devonshire Crescent, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3rd
The proposal is an erection of a second floor extension to the front elevation above the existing integral garage and a single storey extension to the rear elevation of the existing dwellinghouse. The site is described as a semi-detached house on the north side of Devonshire Crescent in Douglas, with a flat-roofed single garage and a first floor pitched roof element behind it attached to the east side, and a stone wall along the front boundary. The available key issues considered include the effect on the character and appearance of the area, the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and highway safety and parking space. The formal decision of the determining body was to approve the application, and the portal decision is recorded as permitted on 2026-01-29.
The determining body decided to approve the application (permitted). The supporting decision considerations identified were impacts on the character and appearance of the area, the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and highway safety and parking space. The evidence provided does not include any refusal reasons.
protection of local character and the environment
the proposed development would cause no harm to the character and appearance of the area
protection of local character and the environment
the proposed development would cause no harm to the character and appearance of the area
Strategic Policy 5: New development, including individual buildings, should be designed so as to make a positive contribution to the environment of the Island. In appropriate cases the Department will require planning applications to be supported by a Design Statement which will be required to take account of the Strategic Aim and Policies. 4.4 Economy 4.4.1 The Spatial Strategy identifies the Major Employment Areas around the Island. While the majority of business and employment is focused around the Douglas Metropolitan Area, there are other major employment areas at Castletown, the Airport/Freeport, Peel, Ramsey and Jurby. The Department considers the distribution of employment areas provides a spread of employment opportunities around the Island. While recognising the opportunities for small scale local employment within existing centres it is considered new employment should, in the main, be concentrated within existing settlements or those major employment areas referred to in the Island Spatial Strategy and illustrated on the Key Diagram. Existing Local and new Area Plans will provide detailed boundar ies for these areas. From time to time Government may judge it appropriate to offer financial incentives to encourage economic activity or investment in particular parts of the Island.
respect the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping
the proposed development would not be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area
not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape
the proposed development would not be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area
not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality
the proposed development would not be detrimental to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
new development to meet current parking standards
the provision of an additional space on the driveway would be a benefit of the scheme
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
All external facing and roofing materials to be used in the construction of the first floor extension shall match those of the existing building.
Condition 3
No development shall commence until a sample panel of the silicone cladding to be used on the walls of the single storey extension hereby approved has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Condition 4
The development hereby approved shall not be used or occupied until the means of vehicular access and the parking area has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans, and shall thereafter be retained for access and parking purposes only. This approval relates to the following drawing numbers:
