13 May 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated powers)
Pindelfin Antiques, Bay View Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ag
Parkhouse Developments Limited applied to remove two substantial chimney stacks from the roof of Seamount, a large three-storey red brick building with a shop front and turret, located prominently on the corner of Bay View Road and Ceilings Avenue in Port St Mary.
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The officer considered the main issues to be the impacts upon the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding area.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of scale, form, design; does not adversely affect the character of the townscape; and does not adversely affect the amenity of residents or character of the locality. The officer assessed the proposal and found removal of the chimneys would harm the site and surroundings and adversely impact townscape character, failing criteria b, c, and g.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. Though the site is in a proposed Conservation Area (not designated), the officer considered chimney stacks important character features that should be retained to avoid adverse impact on townscape.
do not object
