5 October 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner Jason Singleton
3, Allan Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dq
The proposal involved removing the chimney stack between two two-storey mid-terrace dwellings at 3 and 5 Devonshire Road (site address 3 Allan Street), Douglas, and making good the roof in matching materials.
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The officer considered the main issue to be the impact on the character and townscape of the area. Although the chimneys have no particular architectural or historic interest, they form part of the el…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design (b); does not adversely affect townscape character (c); and does not harm local amenity or locality character (g). The officer tested the proposal's impact on terrace uniformity and street scene, finding removal of visible chimney stacks would blur unit boundaries and negatively impact townscape, failing these criteria despite residential zoning compliance.
no highway interest in this application
Both Highways Division (DOI) and Douglas Borough Council have no objections to the chimney stack removal at 3 Allan Street, Douglas.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that a licence may be necessary for the positioning of equipment and materials in the highway.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
