7 August 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
2, Wybourn Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4aj
The application seeks full planning approval for raising a section of the side garden measuring 8.7m long, 5.8m wide at the front narrowing to 2.4m at the rear, up to 1.1m high at its highest point, using railway sleeper retaining walls on three sides to form a new grass area level with the rear garden.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed works would have adverse visual impacts or affect neighbouring living conditions.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design, landscaping; not adversely affect character of landscape/townscape or amenity of residents/locality; not prejudice adjoining land; account for safety/security. Officer assessed proposal's design, layout, railway sleepers, and planting as in keeping, providing visual benefits without harming character or amenity.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
New development in existing settlements must account for particular character and identity of buildings and landscape features in immediate locality. Scheme improves site appearance and fits residential character.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Privacy screen fence
Prior to the use of the garden approved as part of the development, a 1.7m high solid timber screen shall be erected along the existing fence on the boundary of 3 Governors Road, Onchan. The screen fence shall be retained thereafter. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers from overlooking and loss of privacy.
no interest (NHI)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application; Onchan District Commissioners recommend refusal due to loss of privacy; a neighbour objects on privacy grounds.
Key concern: Loss of privacy to neighbouring properties
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00282/B
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners continue to recommend that the application be REFUSED on the following grounds: 'Loss of privacy to neighbouring properties.'
