22 June 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
1, Premier Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3as
The proposal involves the removal of two chimney stacks from the side (east) elevation of a single and two-storey dwelling with a front-facing gable and single-storey side extension, located in a predominantly residential area east of Mooragh Lake in Ramsey.
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The key issue was the potential impact upon the visual amenities of the street scene, as chimneys can play an important role in the overall design and character, and their loss can sometimes detriment…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, does not adversely affect townscape character or residential amenity, and meets other criteria like access and safety. The officer assessed the chimney removal against visual amenity and street scene impacts (criteria b, c, g), finding the stacks lack significant architectural interest and their removal acceptable outside a Conservation Area. No adverse effects on other GP2 aspects were identified.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no highway interest
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, and Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the removal of two chimney stacks.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00635/B
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
