Decision Notice
Mr Barry Murphy 3 Altdale Terrace Lezayre Road Ramsey, Isle of Man IM8 2LR
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act, and subordinate Orders and Regulations, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to REFUSE an application by Mr Juan Brown, Ref 24/91206/B, for the 2 storey extension to south-east elevation. Single storey extension to north-west side of main dwelling. Removal of porch to south-east elevation. External alterations including replacement of roof slates and windows. at Dreemskerry Cottage Dreemskerry Hill Dreemskerry Ramsey Isle Of Man IM7 1BE for the following reason(s):
- The siting, size, height, bulk and scale, of the proposed front extension and its forward position in relation to the existing dwelling would result in an obvious and overly bulky addition to it, which would be visible from the public realm. This would result in an unacceptable visual impact on both the appearance of the dwelling; and; on the character and appearance of the site and its countryside surroundings, particularly when viewed from Dreemskerry Hill. Furthermore, the floor-space that would be created by the proposed extensions which would amount to a 61.83% increase in floor area, which fails to meet the 50% floor space limit imposed by Policy H15, thereby emphasising the unacceptability of the scheme. Overall, it is considered that these proposals fail to accord with the provisions of General Policy 2 b), c) and g) (visual amenity); and, Environment Policies 1 and 2 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016; and, would be harmful to the character of this area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance (AHLV) as shown on the Town and Country Planning (Development Plan) Order 1982.
Date of Issue: 17th December 2024
J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control
Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950
Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950
Guidance Note
This decision was made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority delegated to them.
This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation.
A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/onlineapplications/)
A determination to refuse planning approval does not have effect — if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or if no appeal is submitted, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice).
Appeal Any appeal must be in writing, include the appropriate fee and be submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice.
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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950
