3 March 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler), delegated authority
30, Copse Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1ne
The proposal involves installing a slim flue on the rear roof elevation of a detached house in a predominantly residential area of Douglas. The flue will extend higher than the roof surface but below the ridge line, minimising visibility from public views.
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The primary considerations were the impact on the character and streetscene of the area and amenities of neighbouring properties.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b)(c)(g) sets design requirements that development should respect the character of the site and its immediate and wider surroundings. The officer assessed the slim, low-profile flue as not readily visible to the public, having no adverse impact on character and streetscene in this residential area.
Environment Policy 22
Requires protecting environment and quality of life by controlling development causing unacceptable pollution or nuisances, but not duplicating other statutory controls. Assessed alongside DEFA Environmental Health no-objection, finding no evidence of harm to neighbouring amenities from smoke.
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
Does not object; plans do not indicate obvious risk of smoke nuisance, with suggestions for applicant
DEFA Environmental Health Unit does not object to the installation of a wood burning stove and flue at 30 Copse Hill, Douglas, but provides detailed advice on preventing potential smoke nuisance to neighbours.
Key concern: potential smoke nuisance to neighbouring premises
DEFA Environmental Health Unit
No ObjectionWe do not object to the proposal.; We do not object to the proposal, but strongly recommend that the applicant have regard to the information provided above.; Building Regulations do not consider the potential impacts that the products of combustion from solid fuel appliances can have on neighbouring premises.
