1 December 2006 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment (following appeal inspector report)
Ballasoalt, Earystane, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hn
The proposal involved adding new local stone walling on top of an existing low stone boundary wall (just over 1m high above road level) alongside a public highway in a rural countryside setting, increasing its height to eight feet (about 2.45m) to provide privacy and shelter after removing dying Leyland cypress hedging…
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The initial refusal reasoned that 'the resultant height of the new walling would be uncharacteristic of its countryside setting and would be detrimental to the appearance and character of the area', a…
Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005
Limits wall height to 1m where closer to highway than dwelling's forwardmost part (officer view: wall on boundary so 1m max); appellant argued 2m permitted as strip of land between wall/highway. Proposal exceeded even 2m at 2.45m, requiring permission. Assessed as harmful to character despite materials.
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 plans, reference A and B, date-stamped 9 October 2006.
Section drawing
Prior to the construction of the wall hereby approved a drawing showing a section through the wall and the highway shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority.
Do not oppose
No objection
