18 August 2016 · Delegated
2, The Crescent, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5et
This application sought permission to remove a chimney stack from Tyrerhennie, a single-storey detached bungalow at 2 The Crescent, Douglas. The property sits on the eastern side of The Crescent, northwest of Port-E-Chee Avenue. The main planning consideration was whether removing the chimney would affect the visual amenities of the street scene. The officer noted that the chimney was only apparent from limited views when approaching the dwelling from Port-E-Chee Avenue and was considered to have no particular architectural interest beneficial to the property or its surroundings. The application was approved by delegated decision on 18 August 2016, subject to one condition, with the officer recommending approval on the basis that the removal would not cause harm to the character or appearance of the area.
The application was approved on 18 August 2016 by delegated decision. The key planning consideration was the impact on the visual amenities of the street scene. The officer found that the chimney was only visible from limited viewpoints and had no particular architectural interest, so its removal would not harm the character of the area.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
the planning application accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
