Erection of fencing along a public footpath (Retrospective)

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Retrospective permission sought for fencing along a public footpath at Laxey Harbour Chalets
• ✓Fencing assessed for its visual impact on the area and the Conservation Area
• ✓Fencing considered standard in form and visually acceptable
• ✓Height not excessive and did not harm the open character of the wider site
• ✓Access restriction along the public footpath was considered as part of the assessment
• ✓amenity
• ✓character
• ✓access
• ✓impact of the fencing on the visual amenity of the area
• ✓impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area
• ✓restriction of access arising from the fencing

This retrospective application sought permission for fencing erected along a public footpath at Laxey Harbour Chalets, Breeze Hill, Laxey. The fencing was intended to mark the boundary between the holiday chalets and the adjoining land. The Planning Committee considered three main issues: the visual impact of the fencing on the surrounding area, its effect on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and whether it restricted access along the public footpath. Officers found the fencing to be of a relatively standard form and visually acceptable. Its height was not considered excessive, and it did not unduly affect the open nature of the wider site. On this basis, the application was approved with two conditions.

The Planning Committee approved the retrospective application. The fencing was found to be of a standard form and visually acceptable within the area, not excessive in height, and not unduly harmful to the open character of the site or the Conservation Area.

Policies Assessed (3)

Conditions (2)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   This approval relates to the location plan, site plan and photo sheet date stamped the 5th October 2010.

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