27 November 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A Morgan)
Ballaquine Farm, Glen Roy, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7qe
The proposal involves replacing an existing open-fronted pillared canopy around the front door with an enclosed porch measuring approximately 3.7m wide x 2.8m deep x 3m high, constructed from rendered brick/concrete blockwork with pillars, a precast lintel with triangular top, a large UPVC window, and side entrance doo…
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The proposed porch and wall respect the proportions, form and style of the host property and would not cause detriment to its character and appearance, with the pillared design, shaped lintel aligning…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape character or townscape; and not harm local residents' amenity or locality character. Officer assessed the porch and wall as subordinate, traditional in design with matching materials, causing no detriment to building or countryside character, thus complying with (b), (c) and (g).
Environment Policy 1
Protects the countryside and its ecology. Officer confirmed no harm to countryside character and appearance from the small-scale, compatible addition.
Housing Policy 15
Permits alterations/extensions to traditionally styled countryside properties if respecting proportion, form, appearance and under 50% existing floorspace. Porch is small, well within limit, with traditional pillared form aligning with host building.
Time limit
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.
Materials approval
The porch and wall hereby approved shall be finished in materials to match those used on the existing farmhouse in respect of colour and texture. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding landscape.
There were no objections or concerns raised with this application. The Commission thanks the Planning Authority for the opportunity to comment on this matter
