20 January 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
11, Dumbells Terrace, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ny
The proposal involves removing a small rear chimney stack from the rear pitch of a single-storey annex at 11 Dumbell's Terrace, a two-storey mid-terraced dwelling in Laxey's Conservation Area. The officer assessed the impact on the visual amenities of the street scene and Conservation Area character, noting that the ch…
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The key issue was the potential impact on visual amenities of the street scene and Conservation Area. While chimneys generally contribute to character, this smaller rear stack does not add to the char…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with Area Plan zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design and not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or local amenities. Officer assessed the chimney removal against criteria (b), (c) and (g), concluding it respects the surroundings as the rear stack is minor and not character-defining.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development within Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Officer determined the proposal complies as the chimney does not contribute to character/quality and its removal would not harm the area, with front stacks retained and condition for matching roof repairs.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Matching roof materials
Once the chimney has been removed, the roof must be made good using materials to match those on the remaining roof. Reason: to ensure that the works do not have an adverse impact on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
no objection
no objection
Garff Commissioners raised no objections to the removal of the rear chimney stack. DOI Highways Division confirmed no highways interest.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections to these proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
