19 April 2011 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005); Decision Notice signed by Mrs P Faragher, Deputy Secretary to the
Hampton Farm, Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2dn
The proposal involves installing safety fencing in three sections: 4m high (2m fence + 2m netting) behind three houses at 10m distance; 6m high behind apartment block F1 at 5m from windows; and 8m high behind apartment block F2 at 5m from windows.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2(g), requiring no adverse effect on residents' amenity or locality character.
General Policy 2
Requires development not to adversely affect amenity of local residents or character of locality (part g). Officer tested fence heights/proximity against residential outlook for apartments and public views; found acceptable due to 5-10m separations, green colouring, tree screening, slope constraints, safety need and precedents. No tension as safety benefits tipped balance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of safety fencing to boundary with Douglas Golf Course and approved residential development, as shown in drawing number 1154-62C, date stamped 7 April 2011.
Do not oppose; no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No objection
No objection to amended plans; recognises trees as more significant impact than fence on eyeline, affected rooms have other windows; prefers relocation beyond footpath but supports to avoid delays
Comments received; notes underground cables/overhead lines nearby, requires contact for working practices and electrical site safety
