Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Mr Geoffrey A Ellis Longlast Quarterbidge Road Douglas IM2 3RG
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: Mrs Jill Collins Proposal: Approval in principle for erection of a dwelling to replace existing storage barn at: Ballacorris Croft Clannagh Road Santon Isle Of Man IM4 2HP
which was considered on 10th May 2010, for the reasons set out below. Date of Issue: 11th May 2010 Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The proposed demolition of the existing agricultural building and the erection of a dwelling in the countryside would be contrary to Environment Policy 1, General Policy 3 and Housing Policy 4. As such permitting this development would not only result in serious harm to the character and appearance of the countryside, it would also set an unfortunate precedent which would suggest that the replacement of rural buildings with new dwellings is acceptable, contrary to the strong presumption against development in the countryside.
This decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to her 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;
- $\quad$ 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/ dlge/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.
