Erection of shed in rear garden

Refusal Reasons

• ✗The introduction of the proposed shed at Thumper Cottage would result in an unacceptable and sub-standard level of private outdoor amenity space due to its size. This would result in an unacceptably cramped form of development of the overall plot. This is contrary to the provisions of Policy GEN2 b) c) and g); and, ENV23 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016; and, to the advice contained in the Isle of Man Residential Design Guide 2021.
• ✗The proposed development to site the garden shed in close proximity to the common boundary with Land View which is at a lower level compared to Thumper Cottage would result in an adverse impact on the existing boundary hedging and Ash tree which provide screening to Thumper Cottage from Land View. This would result in pressure for heavy pruning of the hedge and/or the removal of the Ash tree to avoid wind-blown debris damaging the shed and other elements of Thumper Cottage, during adverse weather conditions. As such, the proposed development would result in an unacceptably adverse impact on the amenities and living conditions of occupants of Land View contrary to the provisions of Policy GP2 (g) and ENV23 in the IoMSP 2016; and, the advice contained in the Isle of Man Residential Design Guide 2021.