Officer Planning Report Recommendations

Application No.: 10/00289/B Applicant: Neil Cain Proposal: Removal of chimney stack Site Address: 1 Close Cubbon Peel Isle Of Man IM5 1NS ### Considerations Case Officer: Mr Steve Stanley Photo Taken: - Site Visit: - Expected Decision Level: - Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee: Highways Division Notes: Consultee: Peel Town Commissioners Notes:**

Officer's Report

The Site

The application site is the curtilage of 1 Close Cubbon, Peel, a detached single storey dwelling located on the left of the entrance to the Close.

The Proposal

This application seeks approval for the removal of the existing chimney.

Planning Status

The application site is located within an area identified as being predominantly residential use by the Peel Local Plan. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following are considered relevant:

General Policy 2;

Paragraph 8.12.1

Planning History

The following previous planning application is considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:

87/01765/B sought approval to erect a 1 metre high wooden fence around the front boundary of the property and an iron gate. This was approved.

09/00311/B sought approval for alterations and erection of extensions. This was approved. 09/01777/B sought approval for driveway and access arrangements. This was approved. 12 April 2010 10/00289/B Page 1 of 3

Representations

Peel Town Commissioners recommend that this application be approved. The Department of Transport Highways Division does not oppose this application.

Assessment

The main issues to be assessed in the consideration of this application are the impact of the proposal upon the existing dwelling and the surrounding area.

The existing chimney is not an attractive feature of the property and its removal would not undermine the appearance of the building. the roof would be made good using tiles to match the existing. It follows that the removal of the chimney would not adversely affect the surrounding area.

Recommendation

Permit.

Party Status

It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:

Peel Town Commissioners The Department of Transport Highways Division

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 12.04.2010

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval <br> N : Notes attached to conditions <br> R : Reasons for refusal <br> 0 : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This approval relates to the removal of the existing chimney, 1 Close Cubbon, Peel as shown by Location Plan, Elevations Existing and Elevations Proposed as shown by Location Plan, Elevations Existing and Elevations Proposed as shown by 3rd March 2010.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : ....1314110 Signed : Senior Planning Officer