Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
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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:
Proposal: at:
Mr J McCracken Conversion of existing residential dwelling into three self contained apartments (In association with 08/00008/CON) 2 Albion Terrace Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 2LW which was considered on 14th August 2008, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 19th August 2008
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- Flats 1 and 3 are unacceptable by reason that a) they fail to provide a pleasant clear outlook from the principal rooms; and b) the level of natural light enjoyed is unduly limited. As such the proposal represents an inappropriate form of development that would provide an unacceptable living environment for future occupiers. Accordingly, the proposed development fails to satisfactorily accord with the provisions of Housing Policy 17 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.
- The proposals are not justified and neither do the proposals protect or enhance the character of the Registered Building as required by Policy RB/5 Alterations and Extensions to a Registered Building as set out in Planning Policy Statement 1/01.
- The proposed conversion would be contrary to General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 in that the proposed car parking provision is inadequate to the needs of the development.
Note The Planning Committee expressed concern that the bin storage and external amenity was inadequately demonstrated as part of the proposed development.
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;
- $\quad$ 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.
