Officer Planning Report Recommendation
Application No.: 08/00872/R Applicant: Tratswen Ltd Proposal: Erection of wall, steps and fence Site Address: 86 & 88 Malew Street Castletown Isle Of Man IM9 1LS ### Considerations Case Officer: Miss S E Corlett Photo Taken: - Site Visit: - Expected Decision Level: - Delegation ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee: Highways Division Notes: No objection Consultee: Castletown Commissioners Notes:**
Officer's Report
The Site
The site represents the residential curtilage of two existing properties, number 86 and 88 Malew Street. The properties sit on the north eastern side of the street and back onto long rear gardens - 18m long - which in turn back onto Paradise Field - a large detached property sitting in its own grounds with associated outbuildings.
Planning Status
The site lies within an area designated as Residential on both the adopted Castletown Local and draft Castletown Area Plans.
Planning History
The following applications have been submitted in respect of this site:
- PA 04/0543 - installation of timber sliding sash windows on front elevation - permitted (number 86)
- PA 04/1539 - lean-to kitchen/utility extension, new windows to rear elevation and replacement of front door - permitted (number 86)
- PA 06/0312 - alterations and extensions - permitted (number 86)
- PA 07/0679 - alterations and erection of extensions to rear - permitted (number 86 and 88)
- PA 07/1792 - alterations and installation of replacement windows - refused (numbers 86 and 88)
The Proposal
31 July 2008 08/00872/R Page 1 of 3
Proposed here is retrospective permission for the erection of a wall, steps and a fence. The application has arisen following a complaint regarding fencing which was erected on the rear boundary which appeared to be very high as viewed from the property to the south. This application refers to the fence which is to be erected between number 86 and 88, steps up from the rear of the property which is lower than the level of the ground and a retaining wall. There are no plans showing the extent of the rear yard area, how far away from the rear elevation the walling has been built.
Further plans have been submitted and the neighbours notified. These plans show measurable distances and dimensions of the fencing, excavation and walling shown in the photographs.
Representations
Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division indicate that they have no objection to the application.
Assessment
The proposal has little impact on the amenities of adjacent properties and the walling, excavation and fencing is not unusual within a residential rear streetscene. There are no objections to the proposal.
Party Status
The Department of Transport and the local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 31.07.2008
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
- : Notes attached to refusals
C 1.
This permission relates to the erection of fencing and the creation of retaining walls, steps and rear gardens as shown in drawings 07 0201 04 received on 29th April, 2008 and 07 0304 06 received on 19th June, 2008.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control)
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 18/08
Signed :
M. I. McCauley
Director of Planning and Building Control
