3 September 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
44, Ballanard Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5he
The proposal involves the removal of one chimney stack located on the side/rear elevation of Silver Howe, a two-storey property with a hipped roof and three chimneys originally, situated in a residential area of Douglas. The two prominent chimneys on the front side elevations are retained.
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The officer concluded that the removal of the chimney stack, located on the side elevation biased towards the rear, would be less noticeable and not conflict with General Policy 2(b) and (c) due to li…
General Policy 2
Requires consideration of general development impacts including visual impact (b,c) and amenities (g). Officer assessed the chimney removal against these, finding no conflict due to its rear position, retained prominent chimneys, and lack of public views.
Environment Policy 42
Designed to respect the character and identity of the locality. The proposal complies as it does not harm the host dwelling or wider residential area character.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Priority for new development to identified towns and villages. Pertinent as site is in Douglas, a recognised residential area.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
To respect the character of our towns and villages. Applied to ensure proposal respects residential character.
Spatial Policy 5
Design and visual impact. Officer confirmed visual impact acceptable.
Spatial Policy 1
Douglas defined as main service centre. Supports development in this location.
no objection
no Highways interest in the proposal
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, and Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the retrospective removal of a chimney stack.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 24/00889/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/00889/B Removal of a chimney stack, (retrospective) Silver Howe 44 Ballanard Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 5HE
