13 May 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
80, Summerhill Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1nh
The proposal involves removing a smaller chimney stack from the side elevation of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 80 Summerhill Road in Onchan, with the stack to be removed and the area made good.
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The key issue was the potential impact upon the visual amenities of the street scene, as chimneys can play an important role in the overall design and character, and their removal can sometimes detrim…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, does not adversely affect the character of the townscape or amenity of residents, and meets other criteria like highway safety. The officer tested the proposal against this, focusing on visual amenities and street scene character from chimney removal. The stack's lack of significant architectural interest meant no adverse impact, satisfying the policy.
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 highway implications
recommend an approval
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the application for removal of chimney stack at 80 Summerhill Road.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Onchan District Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
