Planning Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Bellis Architects 11 Tromode Close Tromode Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 5PE
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 Philip & Mrs Shelia Sadd Proposal: Demolition of existing chalet dwelling and replacement in new location with a single storey dwelling at: Field 134924 Lower Glentramman Farm Garey Road Garey Ramsey Isle Of Man
which was considered on 7th April 2011, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 12th April 2011
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- Housing Policy 14 states that generally a new dwelling should be sited on the footprint of the existing. The proposal would be substantial separate from the existing group of buildings within Lower Glentramman Farm. Consequently, the proposal would be set in an isolated position in the countryside which is also recognised as being an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance. Accordingly, by causing harm to the character and quality of the landscape, the proposal would also be contrary to the provisions of Housing Policy 14 and Environmental Policies 1 and 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
- The siting of the proposed dwelling would result in an entirely new residential curtilage which would represent an unwarranted encroachment into the countryside, to the detriment of the character of the landscape contrary to Environmental Policy 1 and 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
- The alterations to the existing field access to provide the required visibility sprays for a residential property would result in a substantial loss of grass banking, hedgerows and trees all to the detriment of character of the landscape contrary to Environmental Policy 1 and 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
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;
- 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.
