Review Refusal Notice 23 November 2005
Appendix B
Decision Notice at Review dated 23 November 2005
Town and Country Planning Acts, 1934 - 1991 RECEIVED 24 NOV 2005
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
Hugh Logan Architects Bridge Court 10 Bridge Street Castletown IM9 1AX
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Acts and Order the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Lorne House Estates Ltd Proposal: Erection of two houses with a single shared vehicular access from Bridge Street at: Land At The Harbourside Lorne House Douglas Street Castletown Isle Of Man
which was considered on 18 November 2005, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 22 November, 2005
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Reasons For Refusal:
- This site is not designated for development: rather it is identified on the adopted local plan as Woodland - woodland which serves to provide the setting for an established substantial dwelling, Lorne House. The development of housing as proposed would result in a breach of the roadside wall and would interrupt the existing expanse of trees which are visible as part of the streetscape but which also provide a visual edge to the grounds of Lorne House. Whilst the top of the tree canopy would still be visible above the trees, the lower vegetation of the trees and those branches and foliage which overhangs the roadside wall would be lost and the streetscape would be changed adversely as a result.
- The site is also a prominent and important one within the Conservation Area where the Department has a responsibility to seek to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Area. The proposed development would not preserve the existing attractive appearance or positive character of the site and the area surrounding it and as such would be detrimental to the Conservation Area.
- The visibility from the proposed driveway is inadequate to serve the needs of the development.
- This review has been considered by the Planning Committee on written evidence. Any additional submissions not previously circulated to interested parties are enclosed herewith.
Note 1: The decision contained in this notice does not become final until:-
- the time for requesting an appeal in relation to any decision at review has expired; or
- any appeal has been completed.
Note 2: Rights of appeal against the decision of the planning committee are attached.
Note 3: An appeal may be requested within a period of 21 days.
