2 May 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Leithgate, Highfield Drive, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ee
The proposal involves installing a black coloured twin wall flue projecting 600mm above the roof apex on the southern flank gable wall of a recently constructed detached dormer bungalow with white render and dark grey slate roof. The site is in a predominantly residential zoned area within Baldrine village.
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The officer assessed the flue's design and found it acceptable as the black painted steel would tie in with the modern aesthetics of the white rendered property, providing contrast without raising des…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
This spatial policy supports development in designated villages like Baldrine. The site is zoned predominantly residential in the village, making the minor flue installation appropriate without conflicting with settlement boundaries.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Requires developments to respect local character. The flue was assessed as complementing the modern design of the new bungalow.
Spatial Policy 5
Focuses on good design. Officer noted the black flue provides interesting contrast with white render, aligning with modern aesthetics.
Strategic Policy 4
Permits appropriate development in villages. Baldrine zoning supports this minor addition to a permitted dwelling.
General Policy 2
Requires general development to consider amenity, design, and environment. Proposal complies without detriment to streetscene or neighbours.
Environment Policy 22
Protects neighbouring amenities. Flue height and position ensure no material impact on windows or from emissions.
Environment Policy 42
Demands respect for local character. Flue integrates with modern property design despite parish preference for traditional chimney.
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 highways interest
Highway Services listed 24/00041/B as having no interest (NHI) with no highway impacts. Garff Commissioners expressed aesthetic disappointment over the metal flue but pragmatically chose not to object.
Key concern: aesthetic impact of metal flue lacking traditional chimney design
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00041/B
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionMembers expressed disappointment that a more traditional chimney had not been included in the design of this newly built dwelling.; It was noted that to mitigate the impact of the metal flue a brick flue could be constructed.; Notwithstanding this, the Commissioners took a pragmatic decision not to object to the proposals.
