Refusal Notice 07/01688/R
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Kelly Lewthwaite Building Design 23 Market Street Douglas IM1 2PA
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: Kinnell Construction Ltd Proposal: Retention of UPVC front door and surrounding frame at: 14 Mona Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2QD
which was considered on 24th December 2007, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 3rd January 2008
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The retention of the uPVC front door and surrounding frame would be contrary to General Policy 2 and Environment 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 in that it would result in the loss of a unifying element in the streetscene, which is located within the Windsor Road Conservation Area, and would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area to the detriment of the visual amenities of the locality.
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.
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/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.
