3 December 2010 · Delegated
24, Groudle View, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2ey
This application sought permission to erect a boundary wall or fence at 24 Groudle View, Onchan, Isle of Man. The site slopes downward from the southern boundary towards the dwelling, and the existing southern boundary already consists of a mix of stained and painted timber fences. The central planning issue was whether the proposed structure would harm the amenities of the surrounding area. The officer recommended refusal, and the application was refused by delegated decision on 3 December 2010. The available evidence is partial, as no decision notice was provided, so the full formal reasons for refusal cannot be confirmed from the documents supplied.
The application was refused on 3 December 2010 under delegated authority. The officer recommended refusal, and the key planning concern was whether the proposed boundary wall or fence would adversely affect the amenities of the surrounding area. No decision notice was available to confirm the full stated reasons.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
The proposal is considered to be contrary to the relevant planning policy in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Onchan Local Plan 2000
ensures that the houses to the east of the site along Groudle Road have a sod hedge marking their boundary with the road
Residential development for 67 plots, roads and sewers and erection of 61 dwellings. Land adjoining Lakeside Gardens and Groudle Road, Onchan.
Erection of two dwellings (alterations to house type and plot layouts).
Erection of garden fencing on plots 1-8 and 10-61, of residential development.
