Refusal Notice 06/01917/A
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Mrs M M Hooper & Mrs C W Boorman Matlock House 16 Castlemona Avenue Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4EH
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Mrs M M Hooper & Mrs C W Boorman Proposal: Approval in principle to convert existing guest house into five self contained apartments at: Matlock House 16 Castlemona Avenue Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4EH
which was considered on 2 April 2007, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 10 April, 2007
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas (Signature)
Secretary Planning Committee (Signature)
Reasons For Refusal:
- The creation of a separate flat in the basement would result in a poor living environment by virtue of its outlook and light available. Accordingly, this unsatisfactory living environment would not comply with the provisions of Planning Circular 2/88 "Conversion of Buildings into Flats".
This decision was made by the Director of Planning and Building control in accordance with the authority delegated to him under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005.
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/dlge/planning/plan
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.
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