4, Hillcrest Grove, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 3hy
Appeal against the refusal of Erection of fence to residential curtilage (retrospective)
Erection of fence to residential curtilage (retrospective)
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The original application (25/80819/B) for retention of a fence was refused under delegated authority on 3 December 2025 for being out of keeping, discordant, and harmful to the streetscene. The appellant argues the fence replaces similar-height hedging, matches existing treatments, provides security/privacy benefits for visually impaired dogs, has no highway objections, and neighbour support, challenging subjective harm under GP2. The council defends the refusal citing corner plot visibility, preference for hedging over hard fencing, and limited similar precedents in the streetscene. No inspector's analysis or decision is provided in the documents. The appeal is proceeding via written representations.
Precedent Value
This appeal highlights success in using neighbour support, no-objections from consultees, and functional justifications (e.g. animal security) to counter streetscene harm claims under GP2. Future applicants should provide precise precedent locations and evidence of prior boundary conditions to rebut 'discordant' assertions.
