6 February 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Kimmeragh, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6tx
The proposal involves demolishing a single-storey lean-to on the north elevation of the existing dormer bungalow and replacing it with a two-storey extension measuring 4.5m wide by 7.1m deep, with a lower ridge height than the host property, to provide a new kitchen diner, bedroom, ensuite, and dressing room.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable within the residential zoning and settlement boundary of Ballafesson, supported by Strategic Policy 2 and Spatial Policy 4, with a presu…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Prioritises new development in identified towns and villages. The site is within Ballafesson settlement boundary in predominantly residential area per Area Plan for the South, supporting the principle of residential extensions.
Strategic Policy 4
Governs development in remaining villages. Officer confirmed site within defined settlement where principle of residential development is accepted.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings (b,c), protect neighbour amenity (g), provide safe access/parking (h,i). Assessed compliant on design, amenity, and highways; presumption for extensions per para 8.12.1 if no adverse impacts.
Spatial Policy 5
Addresses design and visual impact. Extension's subordinate scale, matching materials, and limited public visibility ensure no harm to streetscene or character.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires designs respecting locality character and identity. Proposal complements host dwelling and context without dominating streetscape.
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 materials to be used in the construction and finishing of the development hereby approved shall be as described on the approved plans unless alternatives are first submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
Access and parking details
Within 6 months of the creation of the new access, the parking and vehicle hardstanding areas shall be made from bound and consolidated materials and the existing access closed off with a Manx stone wall and landscaping behind, unless alternatives are first submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the area and highway safety.
support the proposal
No objection subject to conditions on access, parking and vehicle hardstanding to be bound and consolidated
