12 October 2018 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
6, Albert Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jf
The proposal involves the removal of a chimney stack on the south elevation (fronting the main road) of 6 Albert Street, a three-storey property in a row of mostly Victorian terraced buildings in Ramsey town centre.
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The officer determined that the chimney proposed for removal is off-centre in the roof, does not match the larger, prominent chimneys on adjoining properties at 2-5 Albert Street, and is not considere…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer assessed the chimney removal against criteria (b), (c) and (e), concluding it would not harm the character of the Victorian streetscene or locality, given the feature's lack of significance.
Environment Policy 36
Permits development outside but close to Conservation Area boundaries only if not detrimentally affecting important views into/out. Officer confirmed removal unlikely to affect such views, despite site's proximity to Ramsey Conservation Area boundary.
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.
Materials approval
The external roofing materials to be used shall match those of the existing building in respect of type, colour and finish. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area in accordance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
no highways interest
do not object
Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the proposal. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionI am directed to advise that the Ramsey Town Commissioners considered the above application at their meeting on Wednesday 20th June, 2018 and have no objection to the proposal.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 4-6-18
