20 January 2026 · Delegated
8, Glenview Terrace, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6ha
The application relates to Ridgewell, No. 8 Glenview Terrace, Port Erin, within the residential curtilage of an end of terrace property. The proposal includes removal of a collapsing boundary wall, erection of a retaining wall, formation of off-road parking, and installation of decking (retrospective). The site is within a cul-de-sac with two separate blocks of terraced properties, with the terrace comprising eight properties at a higher elevation than Glen View and views towards Athol Park Gardens to the south. The decision to approve considered impacts to the character and appearance of the property in relation to the streetscene, and highway safety impacts from the access and driveway works. The application was approved/permitted on a delegated basis, with the portal decision dated 2026-01-20.
The application was determined to approve an application for the stated works, and the portal records it as permitted on a delegated basis. The main considerations included how the works would affect the character and appearance of the property in the streetscene and highway safety impacts arising from the proposed access and driveway works.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
The proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
General Policy 2 which sets out the general standards towards acceptable development and Transport Policy 7 in connection with Appendix 7 which sets out the relevant parking standards.
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.
Residential Design Guidance
The proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and in turn the Residential Design Guidance 2021.
