15 July 2022 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
22, Crovens Close, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 7ah
The proposal involves erecting a black-finished flue with a cowl, directly from the roof of an existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling in a residential cul-de-sac. The flue is 150mm in diameter and extends approximately 0.6m above the ridge line.
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The officer determined that the flue would not have a significant visual impact given its small size (150mm diameter, 0.6m above ridge) and as flues are not unusual in residential areas, making it app…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in residential zoning that respects site surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect townscape character or local residents' amenity. The officer tested the flue's modest scale, black finish, and roof position, finding no significant visual impact from public views and it fitting the residential street scene.
Environmental Policy 22
EP22 prevents unacceptable harm to environment or neighbouring amenity. Assessed against potential smoke/smell from wood-burning flue; found acceptable due to 5m separation from neighbours, professional installation standards, and lack of evidence of nuisance, distinguishing from a prior refused case.
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 Highway Interest.
No objections.
Highway Services Division has no highways interest in application 22/00601/B. Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the installation of a flue at 22 Crovens Close, Douglas.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 13 May 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00601/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/00601/B - Installation of a flue 22 Crovens Close Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 7AH
