Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Mr Christopher Treanor Winterbrook Cottage Ballaragh Road Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7PG
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 Christopher Treanor Proposal: Erection of an animal shed / food store at: Winterbrook Cottage Ballaragh Road Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7PG
which was considered on 30th July 2012, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 1st August 2012
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The proposed development would not qualify as one of the exceptions to the presumption against development in the countryside as set out by General Policy 3 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 and as such would contravene this established policy which aims to prevent development that fails to preserve or enhance the Manx countryside.
- The proposed animal shed/food store, by reason of its size, siting, design and finish would be contrary to the provisions of Environment Policy 2 and Environment Policy 21 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 as the proposal fails to protect the character and quality of the landscape and is considered to be detrimental to the character and appearance of the countryside.
- The proposed development represents unwarranted development within the countryside and area recognised as an area of ecological interest and would be contrary to both L/OSNC/PR/1 and L/OSNC/PR/3 of the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005 that aims to prevent development within areas designated as open space and areas of ecological interest.
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.
