21 November 2023 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
6, Clybane Rise, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2lr
The proposal involves erecting a black twin wall flue projecting 1.5m above a single-storey flat roofed element at the rear of the property, set 2.3m from the closest outer flank wall of the main two-storey house. The flue serves a multi-fuel appliance.
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The proposed flue is situated to the rear of the property and would not be visible within the context of the streetscene, making it acceptable from a design standpoint.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires good design and visual impact. The flue is to the rear and not visible in the streetscene, so acceptable.
Strategic Policy 1
Governs development in Douglas. Site is in residential zone; proposal fits without issue.
General Policy 2
General development considerations (b,c,g). Proposal raises no amenity or environmental concerns.
Environment Policy 42
Developments designed to respect character and identity of locality. Flue's rear position respects streetscene.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Priority for new development to identified towns and villages. Douglas is appropriate location.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
To respect the character of towns and villages. No visual impact on streetscene.
Environment Policy 22
Safeguarding environment and amenities of surrounding properties. Flue height prevents smoke impact on neighbours.
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 objection (04.09.23)
No highways interest (25.08.23)
DEFA Environmental Health raised advisory concerns about potential smoke nuisance without objecting; Highway Services indicated no interest; Braddan Commissioners had no objection.
Key concern: potential smoke nuisance to neighbouring premises
DEFA Environmental Health
No ObjectionWhile the plans don’t appear to indicate an obvious risk of a smoke nuisance the following should be considered; it is recommended that the above matters are considered at this stage to reduce the likelihood of any undue impact on neighbouring premises
Highway Services HDC
No Objection23/00949/B - NHI; Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking
Braddan Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners considered the planning applications listed below at their meeting on 31 August 2023. I can confirm that they had no objection to any of them
