8 January 2016 · Delegated
27, Larch Hill Grove, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM2 5nu
Permission was granted for the installation of a flue to a dwelling at 27 Larch Hill Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man. The application was decided on 8 January 2016 under delegated authority. The main planning issue considered was the visual impact of the flue on the street scene and on the appearance of the property. The officer's assessment found that the flue would be sited to the side of the dwelling and set back from the front elevation, making it not especially apparent from the street or from the neighbouring property at number 25. One condition was attached to the approval. The officer recommended approval and the determining authority agreed.
The application was approved on 8 January 2016. The key planning consideration was visual impact on the street scene and the property itself. The flue was judged acceptable because its position to the side of the dwelling, set back from the front elevation, meant it would not be especially visible from the street or from the neighbouring property at number 25.
predominantly residential
The site has been zoned under the Onchan Local Plan Order 2000 as being within an area of 'predominantly residential'
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
the proposal is considered to comply with the relevant polices of the Strategic Plan
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.
