1 February 2010 · Applicant (agent Martyn Hobson, Arch-Tec (IOM) Ltd)
Mahal, 49, Sea Cliff Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jd
The proposal was for the erection of perimeter garden walling, railings and gates around the site of a dwelling at 49 Sea Cliff Road, Onchan. The application was submitted on 2 November 2009 by applicant Mr John Campbell via agent Arch-Tec (IOM) Ltd.
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The application lacked sufficient detail for a full and proper assessment, as determined by Planning Officer Anthony Holmes following neighbour queries and internal review.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only
There are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area... Please contact our Network Operations Department... All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes
Three statutory consultees (Manx Electricity Authority, Highways Division, Onchan District Commissioners) responded with no objections or support; one neighbour objected due to insufficient details in the application.
Key concern: Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application. Please contact our Network Operations Department...
Conditions requested: Applicant must contact the Authority; Contact Network Operations Department (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents (Tel. 687766) before any work is carried out on site; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
The original application proposed a summerhouse, roadside fencing, and a shed; the Planning Committee approved the shed and fencing but refused the summerhouse due to its visual impact from Sea Cliff Road near King Edward Road, prominence in an open area, precedent concerns, and privacy issues. The appellant argued the summerhouse is not prominent, has sentimental value, fits architecturally, and privacy concerns are addressed by new planting. The Planning Committee and objector Mr Tooley emphasized visual prominence, incongruous style, size, and privacy loss. The inspector found the summerhouse not significantly harmful visually from key viewpoints, acceptable in design, no unacceptable precedent, and privacy mitigable by vegetation condition. The inspector recommended approval in principle with conditions for detailed drawings and boundary planting.
Precedent Value
This appeal shows that outbuildings in rear gardens can be approved if visually acceptable from key public views and privacy mitigated, even if prominent; future applicants should provide precise viewpoint photos, mitigation plans, and detailed dimensions rather than relying solely on sentiment.
Inspector: G FARRINGTON
