12 July 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner Jason Singleton
22, Victoria Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ex
The proposal involves removing a chimney stack from the northwest elevation of 22 Victoria Terrace, a single-storey detached dwelling with pebble dash finish, brick plinth, and concrete tiled roof, located in a predominantly residential area of Douglas opposite a terrace of Registered Buildings.
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The key issue was the potential impact of chimney removal on the visual amenities of the street scene, where chimneys can play an important role in design and character.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities; and meets other criteria like highway safety. The officer tested the chimney removal against visual amenity impacts (criteria b, c, g), finding it acceptable due to lack of architectural interest and no harm to street scene or Registered Buildings opposite.
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.
do not oppose the application (16.06.2023)
no highway implications (14.06.2023)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application as it has no highway implications, and Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the removal of a chimney stack.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00659/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections: 23/00659/B - Removal of a chimney stack 22 Victoria Terrace Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4EX
