17 July 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
Chestnut Barn, Slegaby Ride, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 5bw
Chestnut Barn is one of four terraced dwellings in the Slegaby and Ballacottier development in Onchan. The proposal involves adding a chimney stack matching the design and modest scale of the three existing chimneys on the row, enabling installation of a wood burning stove.
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The key issue was the effect of the proposed chimney on the character and appearance of the dwelling and area. The officer noted there are three other chimney stacks on this row of houses and the prop…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 states that development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies will normally be permitted if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design (b); does not adversely affect the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape (c); and does not adversely affect the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality (g). The officer assessed the chimney's matching design, modest scale, and lack of harm to the terrace or street scene, finding full compliance with these criteria.
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.
recommend that the planning application be approved for planning purposes
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the chimney stack installation at Chestnut Barn, Slegaby, Onchan.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
