Officer Report 09/01234/B

Application No.: 09/01234/B Applicant: Mr Cleaveland Perry \& Mr William Ironside Proposal: Erection of gate posts and gates to vehicular access and creation of a pedestrian access / wall Site Address: Crag Lea \& Caledonia Bungalow Belle Vue Peel Isle Of Man ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Steve Stanley Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose Consultee : Peel Town Commissioners Notes: Approve

Officer's Report

The Site

The application site relates to the detached dwellings Crag Lea and Caladonia Bungalow, Belle View, Peel. The properties are accessed via a shared driveway which begins at Mourne View.

The Proposal

This application seeks approval for the erection of a boundary wall, the erection of gate posts and gates to the access point from Mourne View and the erection of vehicular and pedestrian gates and gate posts accessing the track which runs to the south east of the site.

The wall would range in height from 1.2 metres to 1.6 metres whilst the main gate posts at the Mourne View entrance would be 2 metres high and of Manx stone construction. The wall would be rendered and would have concrete copings.

Planning Status

The application site is located within an area identified as being predominantly residential use by the Peel Local Plan.

Planning History

The following previous planning applications are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:

91/01100/B sought approval for the construction of a concrete drive, Crag Lea. This was permitted.

REPRESENTATIONS

The Department of Transport Highways Division does not oppose this application subject to a condition requiring the gates to open inwards (as proposed).

Peel Town Commissioners recommend that this application is approved.

ASSESSMENT

The proposed wall, gates and gate posts would represent an improvement over the current situation by clearly defining the boundary. The existing boundary hedge would be retained and the form and scale of the structure proposed is considered to be appropriate to the surrounding area. The use of Manx stone would enhance the area and the gates would open inwards as required by the Department of Transport. It is concluded that the proposed development is acceptable and it is recommended that the application be approved.

RECOMMENDATION

Permit.

PARTY STATUS

It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:

• The Department of Transport Highways Division
• Peel Town Commissioners

Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 09.09.2009 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

• C: Conditions for approval
• N: Notes attached to conditions
• R: Reasons for refusal
• O: Notes attached to refusals

C 1.

The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2.

This approval relates to the erection of gate posts and gates to vehicular access and erection of a wall, Crag Lea and Caladonia Bungalow, Belle Vue, Peel as shown by 2009/30/01 and 2009/30/02 both received 27th July 2009.

C 3.

All gates must be installed to open inwards so as to prevent the obstruction of the footpath or highway.

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I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 09/09 Delegation of functions, 10/09 Delegation of Functions (Development Procedure), GC No 11/09 (Advertisements) and GC No 12/09 (Registered Buildings) all to the Senior Planning Officer

Decision Made : Permitted Date :

Signed : Senior Planning Officer