6 May 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
3, James Place, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hd
The proposal involves installing a slim flue higher than the roof ridge on the front elevation of a house in a predominantly residential area of Douglas. The officer assessed impacts on the character and streetscene, neighbouring amenities, potential pollution, and highway safety.
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The primary considerations were the impact on character and streetscene and neighbouring amenities. The flue is slim and does not stand out from the existing design of the house, having no adverse imp…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b)(c)(g) sets design requirements that development should respect the character of the site and its surroundings. The slim flue does not stand out from the house design and has no adverse impact on character and streetscene.
Environment Policy 22
Requires protecting environment and quality of life by controlling unacceptable pollution/nuisances, without duplicating other agencies' controls. No evidence of harm supported by Environmental Health Unit's no objection.
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
does not object; plans do not indicate obvious risk of smoke nuisance; suggestions for applicant
Environmental Health Officer has no objection to the flue installation but provides detailed advice on preventing smoke nuisance to neighbours. A neighbour objects due to concerns over site plans and access.
Key concern: Potential smoke nuisance to neighbouring premises
Environmental Health Unit, DEFA
No ObjectionWe do not object to the proposal.; Please note this opinion is based on the plans provided... a site visit has not been carried out.; It may not be possible/ practicable in all circumstances to install a flue that discharges smoke at a height that won’t cause a nuisance to neighbouring premises.; We do not object to the proposal, but strongly recommend that the applicant have regard to the information provided above.
Resident at 13 Victoria Road
ObjectionThe site plan submitted does not show the shared access and implies ownership of the shared access and our bin storage area.; James Place is a tight lane used by delivery vehicles... The flue would be better sited through the property than externally.
