23 June 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
4, Queens Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4da
The proposal involves lowering the unusually tall double chimney stack on the south side of 4 Queens Avenue, a mid-terraced three-storey traditional property, to align with the single stack on the north side and those on adjacent properties.
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The officer tested the proposal under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999), requiring works in a Conservation Area to preserve or enhance its character.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. The officer assessed the chimney reduction against this, finding the existing tall stack not contributing positively, and the proposal aligning it with terrace features would not harm special character. No tension noted; fully compliant.
General Policy 2
Concerns character and appearance (b,c). Assessed in context of Conservation Area streetscene; proposal preserves uniformity of chimney stacks without negative impact.
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 Highways Interest.
No objection.
