18 September 2018 · Planning Committee, signed by J Singleton (Presenting Officer)
16, The Threshold, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bg
The proposal involves renovating several two-storey detached and semi-detached houses owned by the Department of Infrastructure Housing Division in a residential estate in Jurby. Works include replacing clay roof tiles with artificial slates or concrete tiles, uPVC fascias and gutters, double-glazed uPVC windows and do…
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The officer assessed visual impact under GP2(b) and (c), noting the works are confined to northern properties not readily visible from the A14 highway, would give a uniform appearance sympathetic to e…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design (b), does not adversely affect surrounding character (c), and does not harm resident amenity or locality character (g). Officer tested visual impact, finding works sympathetic and not harmful to character; neighbour amenity acceptable with no adverse effects; chimneys' loss not overriding as site non-designated.
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.
confirm they do not object
Highway Services raised no objections to the proposed external alterations and renovations. Jurby Parish Commissioners objected to the removal of existing chimney stacks due to concerns over heating during electricity failures.
Key concern: removal of chimney stacks affecting heating during electricity failure
Highway Services
No ObjectionThe proposed fencing should not therefore create any highway visibility or highway safety problems.; There would be no changes to the existing site access and parking arrangements as a result of the proposals, and no new highway issues should arise.; Highway Services does not oppose the application.; Recommendation: DNO
Jurby Parish Commissioners
Objectiondo not agree that the existing chimney stacks are being removed, the Commissioners consider the stacks should be left in place so that if there is an electricity failure occupants could still have heating.
