6 February 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A Morgan)
8, Ashfield Avenue, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4ln
The proposal involves adding a single-storey portico, measuring 3.25m wide and projecting 2.5m from the front elevation of an existing detached dwelling in a small suburban estate. It features a hipped roof in matching concrete tiles and grey cladding on the elevations.
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The proposed portico, by reason of its projection (2.5m) and size (3.25m wide), is likely to create some adverse visual impact on the host dwelling and set it visually apart from neighbours with integ…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets standards for acceptable development including character and appearance (b), neighbouring amenity (c), highway safety (g), general amenity (h), and crime prevention (i). The officer assessed the portico's projection and size against these, finding minor adverse visual impact on the host dwelling but no significant harm to streetscene, amenity, or safety, thus compliant overall.
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 extension hereby approved shall have its external walls and roof finished in grey cladding and concrete tiles as detailed on drawing number 1710-po1 and retained as such thereafter. Reason: in the interest of ensuring cohesive appearance of materials across the frontage in the interest of character and appearance of the streetscene and surrounding area.
