Refusal Notice 10/01458/B
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Mr John Graham Harrison 24 Groudle View Onchan Isle Of Man IM3 2EY
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 John Graham Harrison Proposal: Erection of a boundary wall / fence at: 24 Groudle View Onchan Isle Of Man IM3 2EY
which was considered on 3rd December 2010, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 3rd December 2010
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Mrs C Dudley Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
REASON(S) FOR REFUSAL:
- The proposed boundary wall and fence would be contrary to General Policy 2, part c of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. This is due to the development being overly prominent and adversely affecting the character of the surrounding landscape.
- The proposed boundary wall and fence would be contrary to General Policy 2, part f of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. This is due to the development failing to incorporate an existing landscape feature (the sod hedge), which is considered to be a visually important part of the site.
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;
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- 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.
