26 February 2026 · Delegated
The Slatch, The Castleward Green, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ps
This application sought permission to replace an existing conservatory with a single-storey extension to the southeast elevation of a detached two-storey dwellinghouse at The Slatch, The Castleward Green, Douglas. The property sits within a cul-de-sac of 13 homes off Ballanard Road, with mature landscaping along its boundaries. The main planning considerations were the potential visual impact on the street scene and any effect on the amenity of neighbouring properties. Both were assessed and found to be acceptable. The application was permitted under delegated authority, with one condition attached to the approval.
The application was permitted under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the potential visual impact on the street scene and the potential effect on neighbouring amenities, both of which were found to be acceptable.
Strategic Plan
comply 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
Residential Design Guide 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
