3 May 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Anthony Holmes)
5, Cowells Terrace, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ee
The proposal involves removing a chimney stack on a pre-1921 traditional cottage due to crumbling bricks causing rainwater leaks into the attic and bedroom. The site is in a residential terrace characterised by similar cottages with chimney stacks contributing to the traditional appearance.
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The officer considered the impact on the existing dwelling and the surrounding street scene in Cowells Terrace, a Victorian-era terrace with a mix of traditional and modern features.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or residential amenity. Officer assessed the chimney removal against these criteria, concluding it would not harm the terrace's appearance due to diverse existing features and limited visibility, thus according with the policy.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval for the removal of a chimney stack relates to drawings showing the location plan and site plan and 2 x photographs showing the existing chimney stack and 1 x photograph showing the internal damage of the leaking rainwater all date stamped 23rd March 2012.
no objection to the proposal
