6 February 2026 · Delegated
8, Spring Gardens, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3jn
The application at 8 Spring Gardens, Douglas seeks to replace the existing conservatory and outbuildings with a single storey extension, alter the fenestration on the rear elevation, and erect a porch on the front elevation. The site is within the residential curtilage of a three-storey mid terrace dwelling. The proposal relates to the rear yard, which previously included a small conservatory and utility room. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined the application to approve it, and the portal decision is recorded as permitted. The decision notice wording states it was determined to approve the application.
The application was determined to APPROVE and is recorded as permitted. This reflects the formal decision wording on the decision notice. The officer position is also shown as Permitted, and there were no refusal reasons listed in the provided materials. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
general standards towards acceptable development
accords with the provisions
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
development must be designed to account for the particular character and identity of the surrounding streetscene
accords with the provisions
pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
