Refusal Decision Notice

Town and Country Planning Act 1999

Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005

Mr Michael Colin & Mrs Susan Christine Shute Kiaull Ny Marrey Booilushag Ballajora Hill Maughold IM7 1BB

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Infrastructure does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:

Name: Mr Michael Colin & Mrs Susan Christine Shute Proposal: Conversion from an office to a residential dwelling at: Old Coastguard Station Queens Promenade Ramsey Isle Of Man

which was considered on 22nd March 2012, for the reasons set out below. Date of Issue: 23rd March 2012 Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas

Mrs C Dudley Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee

Reason(S) For Refusal:

1. By reason of the level, type and frequency of commercial activity occurring within the adjoining port it is concluded that the residential dwelling would fail to achieve satisfactory amenity standards. As such, the proposal is contrary to General Policy 2 (h) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.

1. Due to the potential conflict between residential use and the commercial activity within the port, it is concluded that the proposed use would prejudice the future development of adjoining land. As such, the proposal is contrary to the provisions of General Policy 2 (k) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.

1. The proposal fails to provide sufficient on-site car parking to satisfactorily serve the proposed use. Given the potential conflict with commercial traffic within the surrounding area, it is concluded that there are no grounds to accept a lower parking standard and rely on on-street car parking. As such, the proposal is contrary to the provisions of General Policy 2 (h and i) and Transport Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.

This decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to them under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005.

Guidance Note

The decision contained in this notice does not become final until either;

• The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or
• Any appeal has been determined;

Whichever is the later.

Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice.

A form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department’s website www.gov.im/transport/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml

A copy of the Officer’s report, which led to this decision, is attached for reference. This report, together with correspondence relative to the application, is available for inspection by anyone wishing to view it at the Department.