28 April 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
1, Queens Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4bz
Mrs Jayne Downey applied to remove two chimney stacks from the southwest elevation of her two-storey end-of-terrace property at 1 Queens Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 4BZ, citing safety concerns, cracks, and interior damp damage.
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The officer identified the key issue as the impact on the character and appearance of the street scene in the Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires development to respect the character and amenities of the locality. The officer found the chimney removal would adversely affect the street scene and visual amenities, failing this policy in the context of the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 states that within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area, protecting special features. The proposal failed as the chimneys contribute to the area's character, and their removal would not preserve or enhance it, especially given the end-terrace visibility.
no objection to the proposals
