12 October 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
3, Allan Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dq
The proposal involves removing only the rear chimney stack between 3 and 5 Allan Street, a two-storey mid-terrace dwelling in Douglas, and making good the roof in matching materials. The site is in a predominantly residential area with similar chimneys along the terrace; the rear stack is visible from the rear alley.
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The main concerns were the impact on the character and landscape of the area, as the chimneystacks break up each unit of the terrace and contribute positively to character, though the stacks have no p…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b), (c), (g), (m), (n) requires development to respect local character, landscape, residential amenity, and avoid unacceptable impacts. The officer assessed the rear chimney removal against this, finding it acceptable because other visual cues at the rear prevent blurring of unit boundaries, unlike the refused scheme removing both stacks. This tipped the balance towards compliance.
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.
Scope of approval
The approval is only for the removal of the rear chimneystacks. Reason: for the avoidance of doubt.
no objection
no highway interest
Highway Services Division and Douglas Borough Council both confirmed no objections to application 22/00863/B for removal of rear chimney stack.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 15 July 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00863/B
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 22/00863/B - Removal of rear chimney stack 3 & 5 Allan Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 3DQ
