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Application No.: 25/90860/B Applicant: Mr & Mrs Sean & Laura Quine Proposal: Replacement of existing conservatory with single story extension to rear elevation including alterations to external doors and fenestration Site Address: Fairview Main Road Colby Isle Of Man IM9 4AE Planning Officer: Lucy Kinrade Photo Taken: 20.11.2025 Site Visit: 20.11.2025 Expected Decision Level: Officer Delegation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 26.01.2026 Conditions and Notes for Approval C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions
C 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.
This application has been recommended for approval for the following reason.
Principle for works to an existing dwelling in a residential area is accepted. The works are to the rear and therefore not expected to result in any change from public view or streetscene. The existing dwelling is traditional but has been extended previously at the rear and the dwelling is capable of accommodating the additional flat roof extension at the rear without resulting in any new or significant adverse visual harm and without causing any harm to the amenity of the immediate neighbours. The paving and steps works are considered acceptable, and the oil tank relocation is now deemed acceptable given the approval of 25/90998/C. Overall the alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling including the steps, paving works and oil tank are all considered acceptable and to meet with the tests of General Policy 2 (b, c, g) and Environment Policy 42 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and not to undermine Community Policies 7,10 and 11, and Infrastructure Policy 5
Plans/Drawings/Information; This approval relates to the following:
Right to Appeal It is recommended that the following organisations should NOT be given the Right to Appeal:
Officer’s Report THE SITE
1.1 The application relates to Fairview, Main Road, Colby. THE PROPOSAL
2.1 Proposed is the extension and alteration of the existing house to create additional living space at the rear.
2.2 The proposal includes the following works:
2.3 During a review of the application it became apparent that the proposed oil tank location fell within field 424837 and outside of the established residential curtilage, the red line also encapsulating that part of the field. It was sought that either the application be updated to include the change of use of the field into garden or a separate application submitted. A separate planning application for the extension of the residential curtilage has now been submitted and also includes its immediate neighbours who have all extended their gardens into the field without prior approval. PA 25/90998/C was heard at Planning Committee on 26/01/2026 and approved unanimously.
3.1 The site and surrounding properties have been subject to a number of previous applications for alterations and extensions, and the creation of off-road parking, although none are considered specific in this case, with exception to PA 25/90988/C which is considered relevant and shall be taken into account when considering the oil tank relocation for this proposal:
4.1 The site lies within an area zoned as 'residential' on the Area Plan for the South 2013. The site is not within any Conservation Area and is not recognised as being at any flood risk. There are no registered trees on the site.
4.3 ISLE OF MAN STRATEGIC PLAN 2016:
4.5 Reference any relevant PPS or NPD
5.2 Policy/Strategy/Guidance o Residential Design Guidance 2021
6.0 REPRESENTATIONS Copies of representations received can be viewed on the Government's website. This report contains summaries only. 6.1 Rushen and Arbory Commissioners - in support (27/10/2025)
6.2 The following were consulted but no response received at the time of writing the report 26/01/2026:
7.1 Aforementioned in 2.3 of this report, this application was on hold awaiting the outcome of a separate planning application for the extension of the residential curtilage at the rear to address the unlawful garden extension works and where the proposed oil tank is to be relocated. This was approved at planning committee 26/01/2026 under PA 25/90998/C. On this basis this application can now proceed and assessment given to the proposed alterations and extensions to the main house and relocation of the oil tank.
7.2 The proposed works are all located to the rear of the dwelling where there are no public views from the main road. So, the key issues in this case relate to the visual impact on the house itself and whether there are any neighbouring amenity impacts. Consideration will also be given to the steps and paving works and the relocation of the oil tank.
7.5 Other works - steps, paving and oil tank
8.1 Principle for works to an existing dwelling in a residential area is accepted. The works are to the rear and therefore not expected to result in any change from public view or streetscene. The existing dwelling is traditional but has been extended previously at the rear and the dwelling is capable of accommodating the additional flat roof extension at the rear without resulting in any new or significant adverse visual harm and without causing any harm to the amenity of the immediate neighbours. The paving and steps works are considered acceptable, and the oil tank relocation is now deemed acceptable given the approval of 25/90998/C. Overall the alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling including the steps, paving works and oil tank are all considered acceptable and to meet with the tests of General Policy 2 (b, c, g) and Environment Policy 42 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and not to undermine Community Policies 7,10 and 11, and Infrastructure Policy 5.
9.1 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 sets out the process for determining planning applications (including appeals). It sets out a Right to Appeal (i.e. to submit an appeal against a planning decision) and a Right to Give Evidence at Appeals (i.e. to participate in an appeal if one is submitted).
9.2 Article A10 sets out that the right to appeal is available to:
9.3 Article 8(2)(a) requires that in determining an application, the Department must decide who has a right to appeal, in accordance with the criteria set out in article A10.
9.4 The Order automatically affords the Right to Give Evidence to the following (no determination is required):
9.5 The Department of Environment Food and Agriculture is responsible for the determination of planning applications. As a result, where officers within the Department make comments in a professional capacity they cannot be given the Right to Appeal.
I can confirm that this decision has been made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority afforded to that Officer by the appropriate DEFA Delegation and that in making this decision the Officer has agreed the recommendation in relation to who should be afforded interested person status and/or rights to appeal.
Decision Made : Permitted Date: 27.01.2026 Determining Officer
Signed : C BALMER Chris Balmer Principal Planner
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