20 August 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Sunny Gables, Somerset Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ba
The proposal seeks retrospective permission to remove a chimney stack from the rear outrigger of Sunny Gables, a two-storey corner terraced property on Somerset Road, Douglas. The site is within a Conservation Area and zoned Predominantly Residential.
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The key issue was whether removal of the rear chimney stack to the outrigger preserves or enhances the Conservation Area character.
Environment Policy 35
Requires that within Conservation Areas, only development preserving or enhancing character/appearance is permitted, protecting special features. Officer assessed the chimney removal's impact on visibility and overall property/Conservation Area character, concluding it does not harm due to minimal visibility and retention of key chimney features.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with zoning if it respects site/surroundings (siting, scale, design), does not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer confirmed proposal meets criteria b, c, g as removal has minimal impact and complies with zoning.
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 Highways Interest
no objection
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 21/00449/B for the retrospective removal of a chimney stack at Sunny Gables, Somerset Road, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 21/00449/B - Removal of a chimney stack (retrospective) Sunny Gables Somerset Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 5BA
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 03.08.2021; Code definition: NHI - No highways interest
