Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Jing Wen 2 Empire Terrace Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4LE
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Jing Wen Proposal: Continuation of a takeaway business from premises at: 2 Empire Terrace Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4LE
which was considered on 6th September 2007, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 10th September 2007
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The proposed use would cause demonstrable harm to the amenities of nearby residents from increased noise and general disturbance, particularly late at night.
- No provision can be made for adequate and safe off-street parking of customer’s or delivery vehicles. Therefore, such vehicles are likely to be parked in Empire Terrace and other nearby roads to the detriment of the free flow of traffic and road safety and the amenities of occupiers of nearby properties.
This decision was made by the Planning Committee constituted in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005.
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/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.
