Officer Planning Report Recommendation

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Officer's Report

The site represents the curtilage of an existing dwelling, "Crofton", situated on the eastern side of the Crofts within Castletown's Conservation Area.

Proposed here is the installation of a meter box on the side elevation (facing north) behind a hedge which should screen what little may be seen from public view. The box would be 600mm high and 410 wide. It is a shame that such structures need to be erected at all, particularly alongside such attractive properties as this. However the siting is discreet and is in between bushes alongside the house so even from the perspective of the householder, this structure should not adversely affect the appearance of the property more than is absolutely necessary.

Recommendation

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C: Conditions for approval N: Notes attached to conditions R: Reasons for refusal O: 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 installation of an electricity meter box as shown in the drawings and plans received on 15th July, 2005.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 57/01 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control).

Decision Made: Approval by delegation Date: 3/8/06

Signed: [Handwritten signature] M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control