Refusal Notice 12/01597/B
Mr R & Mrs J Bridson 16 Main Road Onchan Isle of Man IM3 1AS
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005
On 4th February 2013, and in pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order, the Department of Infrastructure determined to REFUSE planning application 12/01597/B by Mr R & Mrs J Bridson for the erection of a fence (retrospective) at 16 Main Road Onchan Isle of Man IM3 1AS for the following reason(s):
- The proposed fencing is considered to be visually out of keeping in a streetscent which comprises mainly rendered walling with copings atop. Whilst the Permitted Development Order makes provision for fencing in the position of that proposed, such may not be over 1m in height and should have spaces between the vertical elements of the fence which would create a less solid and eye-catching feature as is proposed. The fencing is thus considered contrary to the provisions of General Policies 2b and 2c of the Strategic Plan.
- The proposed fencing is of such a height as to prevent drivers of any vehicles which may be exiting the site to be able to see approaching vehicles or pedestrians. As such the fencing would be detrimental to road safety and General Policies 2h and 2i of the Strategic Plan.
Date of Issue: 5th February 2013
M Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control
Guidance Note This decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to them. Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice.
An appeal form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department’s website www.gov.im/transport/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml
Please note that a copy of the Officer’s report which led to the decision (copy enclosed), together with correspondence relative to the application, are available for inspection at the Department.
If no appeal is lodged within 21 days of the date of issue overleaf, and this decision becomes final, the Department’s public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House.
Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within THIRTY DAYS following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice.
Department of Infrastructure, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF Tel (01624 685950) email; [email protected]
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