16 April 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Dreeym, Bradda West Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6pn
The proposal involves removing an existing chimney stack that extends 1.3m above the roof ridge at Dreeym House, a split-level detached dwelling, and restoring the roof with matching materials. The site is in a predominantly residential area with a mix of modern single and two-storey homes, many rendered in light colou…
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The officer considered the key issue to be the impact on the character and appearance of the property and street scene. Although the chimney is noticeable, the modern design and age of the property me…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed the chimney removal against criteria (b), (c), (g) and found it compliant due to negligible impact on modern street scene.
Residential Design Guide 2019: Section 5.1.1 Chimney Stacks and Flues
Notes chimneystacks contribute to character but encourages retention mainly for traditional/period properties, especially in Conservation Areas. Officer found this chimney not of traditional value on a modern property outside Conservation Area, so removal acceptable with negligible impact.
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 Highway Interest
support the application
Port Erin Commissioners support the application for chimney stack removal; DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners discussed the above application at its meeting on 10 March 2020 and has resolved to support the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
