Appeal Decision Refusal Notice
The Town And Country Planning Act 1999
The Town And Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005
TO: Mr. P. Morris, Advocate, Messrs. Dickinson, Cruickshank & Co., 33-37 Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man.
[Copies as per Circulation List]
In pursuance of his powers under the above Acts and Order the MINISTER for Local Government and the Environment, following report by the appointed person, does hereby REFUSE the application by Miss A. M. Crapper – Erection of an indoor Manège and associated storage, Field 334540, Ballanass Road, Lower Foxdale, Patrick, for the following reasons:-
> The proposed development would be contrary to Environment Policy 20 of the Strategic Plan, which states that –
> “There will be a presumption against large-scale equestrian developments, which includes new buildings and external arenas, in areas with High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance unless there are exceptional circumstances to override such a policy”.
There are not exceptional circumstances sufficient to warrant overriding this policy.
Date of Issue: 19th August 2008.
Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man.
By Order of the Minister
Chief Executive
Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.
