**Document:** Officer Planning Report **Application:** 11/00856/B — Removal of chimney to rear elevation and installation of roof lights to dwelling **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2011-07-29 **Parish:** Braddan **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/1202-braddan-15-first-avenue-removal-chimney/documents/1250938 --- # Officer Planning Report ## Planning Report And Recommendations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Considerations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Written Representations None received at time of drafting report ### Consultations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Officer's Report #### The Site The application site is the curtilage of 15 First Avenue, Douglas which is a two storey semi detached dwelling situated on the western side of First Avenue. The application site adjoins 17 First Avenue. #### The Proposal The application seeks approval for the removal of chimney to rear elevation and installation of roof lights. The chimney on the rear elevation is to be removed. Also proposed is the installation of four roof lights in the rear elevation and one roof light in the front elevation. The roof lights would provide light to the converted roof space. #### Planning History The previous planning applications are not considered to be specifically material in the assessment of the current application. #### Development Plan Policies The application site is in an area zoned as "Predominantly Residential" identified on the Douglas Local Plan 1998. It is appropriate to consider General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007). #### Consultations Highways Division has not commented Douglas Corporation has no objections ### Assessment General Policy 2 requires that proposed development does not adversely affect the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape. It also requires that the proposed development does not adversely affect the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality. The chimney which is to be removed is at the rear of the property, it is considered that the chimney does not significantly contribute to the character of the property. The roof lights would be installed in the rear elevation which is not highly visible in the street scene, it is considered that this would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area in general. It is considered that the proposed development would not result in overlooking and would not harm the amenities of local residents. For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval. ### Party Status The local authority, Douglas Corporation is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status. ### Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 22.07.2011 ### Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal - : Notes attached to refusals C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. C 2. This permission relates to the removal of chimney to rear elevation and installation of roof lights as shown in drawings 2011/06/01, 2011/06/02 and 2011/06/03 received 23rd June 2011. I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager. Decision Made : Permitted Date : 25.12.11 Signed : _________________________ Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Delete as appropriate Signed : _________________________ Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/1202-braddan-15-first-avenue-removal-chimney/documents/1250938*