29 March 2012 · Delegated
Hazlewood House, Ballaragh Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ph
Permission was granted for the installation of a flue to a detached bungalow at Hazlewood, Ballaragh Road, Laxey. The property sits at the top of an incline between Ballaragh Road and Ramsey Road. The flue protrudes 400mm above the existing roof ridge, with up to 800mm visible from the south-east elevation and 400mm from the north-west elevation. Its position roughly 30 metres back from Ballaragh Road limits how prominent it appears from the street. The application was decided by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority and was approved with two conditions.
The application was approved by a delegated Senior Planning Officer. The flue's limited protrusion above the roof ridge and its setback from the road were considered acceptable in planning terms.
General Policy 2
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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the installation of a flue to pitched roof as shown in drawing no. L17B12, 1:500 scale Site Plan and 1:12500 scale Location Plan, received on 21 February 2012.
