Planning Refusal Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Cornerstone Architects 79 Parliament Street Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 1AQ
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 Paul & Mrs Anita Letch Proposal: Alterations and erection of extension to dwelling at: Ballavarkish Beg Grenaby Road Ballabeg Castletown Isle Of Man IM9 4HD
which was considered on 13th June 2012, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 14th June 2012
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Mrs C Dudley Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The proposed accommodation provided at first floor level is considered to be tantamount to the creation of a new dwelling in the countryside, within an area not designated for development therefore contrary to established planning policies aimed at protecting the Manx countryside and directing new residential development to locations that accord with sustainable development principles. For these reasons the proposal would be contrary to General Policy 3, Environmental Policies 1 & 2 and Housing Policy 4 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
- The proposal, due to its size, height and design within close proximity to a public highway, would result in a noticeably larger dwelling with an increased visual presence in the countryside contrary to Housing Policy 16 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
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.
