Refusal Notice 08/01623/B
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
M P Associates Ltd 12 Strathallan Crescent Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4NR
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Tangmere Ltd Proposal: Erection of a dwelling at: Little Mill Garage Little Mill Road Onchan Isle Of Man IM4 5BD
which was considered on 10th December 2009, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 11th December 2009
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Mrs E J Callow Secretary to the Planning Committee
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- Whilst it is considered that the site would comply with the definition of previously developed land which contains a significant amount of building, it is not considered the redundancy of the building has been proven sufficiently. Additionally, given the design, size, height and massing, the proposal would not reduce the impact nor improve landscape or wider environment therefore contrary to General Policy 3 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
- By reason of the inappropriate and non-traditional proposed proportions and form of the property and its fenestration, the proposal would be contrary to Planning Circular 3/91 Guide to the Design of Residential Development in the Countryside and would result in a harmful and urbanising effect on the countryside.
- The proposed development could lead to an adverse impact upon the aquatic and bankside habitats and species of the watercourse, and therefore would be contrary to Environmental Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
08/01623/B
- The proposed new bio disc and surface water soakaway are not indicated as being within the applicant's ownership. Additionally, the pipes from the dwelling to these units require infrastructure which cross a public highway. No information has been submitted which permits such works. Consequently, it is considered the proposal does not adequately show how drainage provisions can be provided.
This decision was made by the Planning Committee constituted in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (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/ 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.
