Refusal Notice 11/00458/B

Town and Country Planning Act 1999

Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005

Mr Richard James Morris Ardwhallin House West Baldwin IM4 5EU

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Infrastructure does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:

Name: Mr Richard James Morris Proposal: Erection of a replacement dwelling at: Kafue Cottage St Judes Road Sulby Isle Of Man IM7 2ES

which was considered on 17th June 2011, for the reasons set out below. Date of Issue: 22nd June 2011 Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas

Mrs C Dudley Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee

Reason(S) For Refusal:

1. The proposed dwelling would result in a substantial increase over the floor area of the existing dwelling and would represent a much larger, taller building, with a substantial residential curtilage resulting in a dwelling which is significantly more prominent and isolated within the landscape. As such the proposal fails to comply with the provisions of Housing Policy 14 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and would be significantly detrimental to the visual amenities of the area.

1. The size of the proposed dwelling would result in an increase in the existing 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.

1. The area is recognised as being particularly sensitive in terms of surface water drainage; no information has been submitted as to demonstrate that the proposed development would not be prone to flooding or would not result in increased flooding nearby. Furthermore, the proposed development could have a potential impact upon a water course, contrary to Environmental Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.

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.