26 February 2026 · Delegated
Ferndene, Strang Road, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4nl
The application seeks replacement of the existing conservatory roof with a flat polyroof and roof lantern at Ferndene Strang Road, Union Mills. The key issue identified in the decision material is potential visual impact upon the street scene. The formal decision is that the authority determined to approve the application. The officer report states that the proposal is considered to comply with relevant policies including the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and the Residential Design Guide 2021, and recommends approval. One condition was recorded as part of the decision material.
The application was approved, with the authority determining to grant permission for the conservatory roof replacement to a flat polyroof with roof lantern. The decision material highlights potential visual impact upon the street scene as a key issue. The officer report indicates the proposal would comply with relevant policies of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and the Residential Design Guide 2021, and therefore recommended approval.
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
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
Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
