25 February 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner Jason Singleton
Crofton, Four Roads, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5lq
The proposal involves modest alterations to an end-of-terrace two-storey dwelling with rooms in the roofspace, including replacing roof slates, adding a roof light on the west elevation, installing solar panels on the south elevation, and modifying the rear sunroom roof to a flat roof with balustrade to create a first-…
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The officer assessed the modest proposed works against character and appearance, noting a general presumption in favour of extensions or alterations to existing properties per Paragraph 8.12.1 of the …
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development. The officer assessed the proposal's form, mass, and design as suitable for an existing residential property in a predominantly residential area, with modest works not adversely impacting the streetscene or adjacent properties. The conclusion explicitly states compliance with GP2.
Transport Policy 3
TP3 seeks that new development on or around existing and former rail routes should not compromise their attraction as tourism/leisure facilities or potential public transport/cycle routes. The policy was listed as relevant but not detailed further in assessment, implying no issues raised.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Relevant for good neighbourliness and overlooking. The officer applied it alongside GP2, with the conditioned privacy screen ensuring compliance by mitigating balcony overlooking identified on site visit.
Community Policy 7
Addresses reducing outbreak of fire. Assessed as acceptable with no new issues from extension to existing dwelling.
Community Policy 11
Addresses preventing criminal activity. Assessed as acceptable with no changes or new issues expected.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Addresses water conservation. No new issues as proposal does not increase water usage or alter runoff arrangements.
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.
Privacy screen details
No development shall commence until details of the 1.8m high obscure glazing screen situated to the Southern end of the balcony has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The privacy screen must be in place prior to the use of the balcony and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of residential amenities.
No subdivision into separate dwellings
Notwithstanding the details provided, no permission has been granted for the use of the property as two separate independent dwellings. Reason: The application does not propose to create separate units of accommodation within the site and has not been considered as such. To ensure proper control of the development and to reflect the information provided in the application, as the Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted.
no objection
