4 December 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Dorian, 33, Albany Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ne
The proposal involves installing a slim flue higher than the roof ridge on the southeast elevation of Dorian, a detached L-shaped house with mixed-hipped and pitched roof, smooth painted render, stone cladding details, and a uPVC conservatory at the rear.
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The officer applied the statutory test for conservation areas under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, determining that the slim flue, despite being higher than the ridge, does n…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b)(c)(g) requires good design, protection of amenities, and conservation area considerations. The officer assessed the flue's slim design against the policy, finding no harm to the house, streetscene, or area character, thus compliant.
Environment Policy 22
Requires controlling developments causing unacceptable pollution or nuisances without duplicating other agencies' roles. Assessed for potential amenity harm from flue emissions; no evidence of unacceptable impact found.
Environment Policy 35
Relevant to environmental protection in sensitive areas like conservation zones. The proposal's minimal visual impact satisfied the policy by preserving area character.
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 objection
no highway interest
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to planning application 24/91242/B for installation of a flue at Dorian, 33 Albany Road, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/91242/B Installation of a flue Dorian 33 Albany Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3NE
