3 December 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
4, Hillcrest Grove, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3hy
The proposal sought retrospective permission for a 1.77-1.8m high fence installed along the western and part of the northern boundaries of a detached bungalow on a corner plot in Hillcrest Grove, a cul-de-sac of bungalows characterised by low-level hedging and an open streetscene.
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The officer assessed the fence's impact on the streetscene and neighbouring amenity per paragraph 8.12.1 of the Strategic Plan, which presumes in favour of alterations without adverse impact on adjace…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the character, pattern and identity of the locality with good quality design. The officer found the fence failed parts (b) and (c) as its height and position created a discordant feature in the open streetscene of low hedging, replacing mature hedging on a prominent corner plot.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as visibility at adjacent junctions and neighbouring driveway is not significantly negatively impacted
recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only
Precedent Value
Future applicants for retrospective fences should provide photographic evidence of prior boundary conditions, cite comparable local examples and precedents, obtain third-party confirmations, and emphasise functional benefits like security/privacy with policy links.
