Refusal Notice 07/01392/A
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Mr E G Lowey Deep Meadows 10 Oatfield Rise Ballasalla Isle Of Man
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: Mr E G Lowey Proposal: Approval in principle for the erection of a dwelling at: Land And Garage Castletown Road Port St. Mary Isle Of Man
which was considered on 26th October 2007, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 31st October 2007
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
DEPUTY SECRETARY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Reasons For Refusal:
- The access to the site offers severely limited visibility for those in vehicles wishing to leave the site. The proposed development would significantly increase the vehicular comings and goings from the site and would as such increase the danger to highway safety, contrary to the provisions of General Policy 2h and 2i of the Strategic Plan.
- The erection of a dwelling on the site is likely to severely and adversely affect the outlook and privacy of the occupants of Belmont, contrary to the provisions of General Policy 2g of the Strategic Plan.
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.
