21 March 2014 · Delegated
1, Windermere Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2dt
Permission was granted for the removal of a chimney stack at 1 Windermere Avenue, Onchan, Isle of Man. The property is one of a pair of semi-detached bungalows situated to the west of the highway near the junction with Windermere Drive. The officer noted that the chimney, while shared visually with the adjoining semi-detached dwelling, served only the application property. The site was considered not especially prominent within the streetscene, and the surrounding area includes similar dwellings both with and without central chimney stacks. The application was approved under delegated authority with three conditions attached.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 21 March 2014. The officer recommended approval, and the proposal was considered acceptable given the chimney's limited prominence in the streetscene and the presence of similar dwellings nearby with and without chimney stacks.
Strategic Plan (adopted 2007)
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
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
Predominantly Residential Use
the application site is zoned for "Predominantly Residential Use"
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the plans date-stamped as having been received on 27th January 2014: the untitled location plan, the untitled photograph sheet and Drawing No 2.
Condition 3
The hole in the roof created by the chimney’s removal shall be covered in roof tiles of a type to match those of the dwellinghouse roof in all matters.
