16 February 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
38, Ballaquark, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2et
The proposal involves installing a black powdercoated flue for a woodburning stove on the front roof section of a semi-detached bungalow, projecting 0.6m above the ridge line to match an existing rear flue. The site is in a predominantly residential area in Douglas.
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The officer assessed visual impacts and amenity as the key considerations. The proposed flue, projecting 0.6m above the ridge line and powdercoated black to harmonise with dark grey roof tiles, matche…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b), (c), (g) requires development to respect local character, protect residential amenity, and avoid harm to neighbouring properties. The officer assessed the flue's design against these, finding it harmonises with the roof and causes no demonstrable harm, supported by matching the existing flue.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Strategic Policy 3 is materially relevant; assessed as compliant in the context of residential development in a designated area.
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 is materially relevant; assessed as compliant in the context of residential development in a designated area.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Chapter 5 Architectural Details guides flue installations; the black powdercoated flue was found acceptable as it does not detract from character.
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 objection (04.01.2024)
no highway interest in this application (22.12.2023)
No objection (8/2/24)
Highway Services, DEFA Environmental Health, and Douglas Borough Council all indicated no objections to application 23/01436/B for installation of a flue for a woodburning stove at 38 Ballaquark, Douglas.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01436/B
DEFA Environmental Health Unit
No ObjectionWe do not object to the proposal.; We do not object to the proposal, but strongly recommend that the applicant have regard to the information provided above.; Recommended Conditions: None; Recommended Informatives: We recommend the applicant has regard to the information provided above concerning the prevention of potential nuisance.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/01436/B Installation of flue for woodburning stove 38 Ballaquark Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 2ET
