12 September 2025 · Delegated
7, Greeba Avenue, Glen Vine, Isle Of Man, IM4 4ed
Permission was granted for the removal of a chimney stack at Sunhill, 7 Greeba Avenue, Glen Vine, Isle of Man. The property is a single storey bungalow situated on a corner plot, with Greeba Avenue to the east and Ballabeg Grove to the south. The main planning consideration was the potential effect of the removal on the visual amenities of the street scene. The application was assessed and approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated authority, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved on 12 September 2025. The key planning consideration was the potential impact on the visual amenities of the street scene, and the proposal was found to be acceptable in that regard.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2
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
Residential Design Guide 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Installation of replacement roof
relevant in the determination of the current proposal
Alterations to garage
relevant in the determination of the current proposal
Extension to provide kitchen, bedroom and bathroom
relevant in the determination of the current proposal
