Appeal Approval Decision Notice

Department of Local Government and the Environment

Rheynn Reiltys Ynnydagh as y Chymmyltaght

Isle of Man Government Reiltys Ellen Venn

Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. email: [email protected] Tel: (01624) 685859 Fax: (01624) 685943 Chief Executive: R. A. Hamilton, Assoc. I.P.D., M.I.Mgt.

Please reply to the Chief Executive Our ref: RAH/MC 23rd April, 2004. Dear Sir/Madam,

ON APPEAL: PA03/896 – Mr. and Mrs. I. Gibson – Approval in principle for the conversion of showroom and store to a dwelling with rear car-parking, The Old Post Office and Rear Barn, also known as Country Cookers & Stoves, Main Road, Michael

I refer to the recent appeal hearing in respect of the above planning application.

In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 7(5) of Schedule 1 to the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982, I am enclosing herewith a copy of the report of the person appointed to hear this appeal.

I am directed to advise you that the Minister, having considered the report, has agreed to accept the recommendation of the appointed person. Accordingly, she has directed that the appeal be allowed and planning approval granted for the proposed development. Formal notice of approval is attached to this letter.

Yours faithfully, Chief Executive. Please see over for circulation list/......

Circulation List - PA03/896

1. Guy J. Thompson, The Old Paint Shop, Athol Street, Port St. Mary, IM9 5DS;
2. Michael District Commissioners;
3. Highways \& Traffic Division, Department of Transport;
4. S. Lloyd and S. Allen, Lambourne Cottage, Main Road, Kirk Michael, IM6 1 AB ;
5. Secretary, Planning Appeals;

6 Secretary, Planning Committee; 7 Chairman and Members of the Planning Committee;

1. T. O'Hanlon, Treasury;
2. The Editor, Isle of Man Newspapers, Peel Road, Douglas;
3. Manx Radio Newsroom, Douglas Head, Douglas;
4. Ms. J. Green, Apt 5, Greenhill, Stanley Mount West, Ramsey, IM8 1LR.

Isle Of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982

TO: Guy J. Thompson, The Old Paint Shop, Athol Street, Port St. Mary, IM9 5DS [Copies as per Circulation List]

In pursuance of her powers under the above Acts and Order the MINISTER for Local Government and the Environment, following report by the appointed person, does hereby APPROVE the application by Mr. and Mrs. I. Gibson Approval in principle for the conversion of showroom and store to a dwelling with rear car-parking, The Old Post Office and Rear Barn, also known as Country Cookers \& Stoves, Main Road, Michael, subject to compliance with the conditions specified on the attached schedule and numbered 1 to 3 inclusive.

Dated this 23rd day of April, 2004.

By Order of the Minister

Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man. Chief Executive

Note 1: This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.

Note 2: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.

Pa03/896 - On Appeal

1. This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development shall take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (design, external appearance, internal layout and means of access) have been approved by the Planning Committee. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
2. The windows of the first floor bathroom shall be glazed with obscured glass.
3. The residential accommodation shall be occupied solely by the proprietor/person employed in the adjoining shop and any partner and/or dependants residing with him/her.