12 March 2013 · Planning Committee
North Lodge, Cronkbourne, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4qh
The proposal was for a solid steel fence, approximately 2-2.15m high, coated green with vertical boarding, along the western boundary of North Lodge's private woodland, parallel to Hollin Lane in the Tromode Woods estate; part of the fence was already erected without permission.
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The officer assessed the fencing's impact on the character and appearance of the Tromode Woods estate, noting it would form a prominent solid barrier 2-2.15m high along the highway edge and facing Hol…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of landscape/townscape or amenity. Officer found fencing's scale/form/design harmed open character of residential estate and woodland boundary, failing part (b) and (c).
Environment Policy 3
Prohibits unacceptable loss/damage to woodland with amenity/conservation value. Noted considerable lopping of trees but unclear if for fence; no tree removal proposed.
No objections; non-permeable boundary aligns with advice to prevent boundary compromise by trees/vegetation
