4 December 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
38, Ballachrink Drive, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4nq
The proposal at Corneilagh, 38 Ballachrink Drive, Onchan sought approval for fences of 1.8m or 2m height along boundaries with Ballachrink Drive, Snaefell Crescent, and neighbour No.36 (partly erected by current and previous owners), removal of a 5.5m section of boundary wall, and conversion of 16m² grassed area next t…
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The officer assessed that the roadside fences, at 1.8-2m high in lollipop timber style, create a sharp contrast with the area's prevailing soft front boundary treatments of short walls and tall hedges…
General Policy 2
GP2 (b)(c)(g) requires development to respect the character of the site and its immediate/not-so-immediate surroundings through good design. Officer assessed fences fail this as they sharply contrast the area's soft front boundaries (short walls/hedges), harming streetscene at prominent junction. No assumption in favour of development if conflicting with Strategic Plan.
no objection (initially recommended approval for planning purposes only)
does not oppose; no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval of the planning application for the erection of a fence and creation of hardstanding at Corneilagh, 38 Ballachrink Drive, Onchan.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Onchan District Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
