1 September 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
Home Run Pizza, 44, Broadway, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ew
The proposal involves removing a chimney stack towards the rear of 44 Broadway, a pizza delivery premises at ground floor with residential use above and to the rear, located among commercial premises next to the Broadway Baptist church.
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The officer assessed the proposal against conservation policies, acknowledging that retention of period features like chimneys is important for preserving conservation area character.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenities, or road safety; and comply with area plans. The officer confirmed the minor chimney removal respects the conservation area townscape, with no adverse impacts on character, amenities, or highways, aided by the feature's obscurity and repair with matching materials.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development that preserves or enhances conservation area character, protecting special features. Assessed as compliant because the chimney does not contribute significantly to character due to location and condition; Building Conservation no objection to removal.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Emphasises considering impact on special character of conservation areas. The proposal's minimal visual impact from public views and non-contributory nature of the chimney satisfied this 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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
