21 May 2019 · Delegated
28, Hilltop Rise, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2lg
Permission was granted for the installation of a flue at 28 Hilltop Rise, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey dormer bungalow with front and rear curtilage, situated within a modern estate of similar dwellings and outside any conservation area. The officer considered two main issues: whether the flue would alter the street scene in a harmful way, and whether it would affect the amenity of neighbouring residents. Both were found to be acceptable, and the application was approved on 21 May 2019 under delegated authority. One condition was attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the effect of the flue on the street scene and any impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents, both of which were found to be acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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.
