29 June 2018 · Delegated
10, Fleshwick Close, Ballakilley, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ns
Permission was granted for the installation of a black flue from a multi-fuel fire on the south-east elevation of 10 Fleshwick Close, Port St Mary, Isle of Man. The property is a nearly completed new detached dwelling forming part of a row of six houses at the northern end of the Ballakilley housing development. The officer noted that the houses sit close together, with only a 2m gap between this property and the one to the south. The application was determined under delegated powers by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, with one condition attached to the approval.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 29 June 2018. The proposal was to install a black flue on the south-east elevation of a newly built detached house, and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined it was acceptable.
General Policy 2
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Area Plan for the South adopted in 2013
The site lies within an area designated as proposed residential
Condition 1
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
