19 June 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
84, Highfield Crescent, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3bs
The proposal involves the removal of two chimney stacks from the roof of a detached bungalow on a corner plot in a residential area of Onchan. The work has already been carried out retrospectively.
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The officer determined that the removal of the two chimney stacks causes no harm to the character and appearance of the host property or wider area.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Requires protection of local character. The officer assessed that the chimney removal respects the varied styles of surrounding bungalows, many without chimneys, causing no harm to character.
Spatial Policy 5
Concerns protection of the environment. Combined with SP3, the development was found compliant as it does not adversely affect townscape.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning subject to criteria including respecting site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design (b) and not adversely affecting townscape character (c). The proposal satisfies these as the neat, matching roof work blends with the area and does not harm appearance.
recommend approval: 'The Board of Onchan District Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only'
