Minister's Refusal Decision Notice

The Town And Country Planning Act 1999

The Town And Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005

TO: Braeside Developments Ltd, 67 Derby Square, Douglas, IM1 3LR

[Copies as per Circulation List]

In pursuance of his powers under the above Act and Order, the MINISTER for Infrastructure, following report by the appointed person, does hereby REFUSE the application by Braeside Developments Ltd Erection of two dwellings with associated parking at Kalaw, 41 Groudle Road, Onchan, IM3 2EF (Appeal by Mr A J & Mrs S J Edwards) for the following reasons:-

The proposed development would cause significant harm to traffic and pedestrian safety by virtue of the failure to incorporate works to create satisfactory visibility at the proposed points of access/egress, or to resolve the lack of footway provision along part of the site frontage. The proposal would as a consequence conflict with the provisions of parts (h) and (i) of General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.

Date of issue: 11 October 2011 By Order of the Minister

I T Thompson Chief Executive

Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.

Note 2: To the extent that the decision does not follow the recommendations of the appointed person the reason for the decision is also appended hereto.