26 April 2018 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
80, Royal Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1lb
The proposal involves removing one of two chimney stacks on the south (side) elevation of a two-storey detached dwelling on a corner plot in a predominantly residential area of Onchan. The officer assessed the impact on the visual amenities of the street scene, noting that while chimneys contribute to character, the re…
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The key issue was the potential impact on visual amenities of the street scene, as chimneys can contribute to the design and character of an area, and their removal can sometimes detrimentally affect …
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, scale, form, design, does not adversely affect the character of the townscape, residential amenity, or road safety. The officer tested the chimney removal specifically against visual amenity impacts (street scene character), concluding it acceptable due to the retained stack, lack of architectural merit, and non-conservation status. No conflicts with other GP2 criteria were found.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not oppose the application
no highway implications
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the chimney stack removal, while DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 5-4-18
