20 February 2026 · Delegated
Isle Of Man Bank, 2, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1ja
This application sought permission to re-roof an existing parking structure associated with the Isle of Man Bank on Athol Street, Douglas. The structure is a single-storey, flat-roofed garage building separate from the main bank building, situated along St George's Walk with access via a roller door on its southern elevation. The application was considered under the statutory planning test, with character and appearance identified as the key planning issues. The proposal was found to be acceptable on both counts. Permission was granted on 20 February 2026 under delegated authority, subject to one condition.
The application was approved on 20 February 2026 under delegated authority. The officer assessed the proposal against the statutory test and found it acceptable in terms of its character and appearance.
General Policy 2
complies with General Policy 2
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
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
