Objection Letter John Corlett

Askriag 25 Bowring Road Ramsey Isle of Man IM8 3EP

17th August 2003

Secretary The Planning Committee Department of Local Government and the Environment Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas Isle of Man IM1 2SF

Dear Sir Re: Planning Application 03/00865/B. Erection of fence to roadside boundary, 2 Coronation Court, Ramsey.

My property is directly opposite the above site works and I therefore have a concern as to what is being sought for approval.

I observe from the planning details that the fence is to consist of 5 x 6ft x 3ft wooden panels topped with 1ft6" trellis-work and assuming 3ft is the height, the overall measurement would give the impression of a 4ft6" high fence attached to posts 5ft high above ground level, as viewed from Coronation Court. However, on the Bowring Road side there already exists a 4ft high stone retaining wall and from this elevation the overall structure would be 8ft6" high.

The type of fencing in question carries a risk element in relation to wind pressure and on a main vehicle and pedestrian route must be considered unsuitable, not only in this aspect, but as being out of character with the district and creating a displeasing visual impact on neighbouring properties.

I trust my comments and objection will receive due consideration.

Yours faithfully

John Corlett

Copy to: Town Clerk and Chief Executive Town Hall Ramsey