Refusal Decision Notice 08/01680/A

Town and Country Planning Act 1999

Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005

Penketh - Millar 23 West Quay Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 1DL

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: Corner Filling Station Proposal: Approval in principle for the demolition of existing building and erection of a block of sixteen apartments with associated on site parking at: Corner Filling Station Junction Of Waterloo Road And Approach Road Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 1EB

which was considered on 18th December 2008, for the reasons set out below.

Date of Issue: 22nd December 2008

Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas

Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee

Reason(S) For Refusal:

1. The development due to its massing, design and height in a prominent position within the street scene would introduce a visually intrusive feature in this location and as such would have a detrimental impact on the visual amenities on the street scene and would detract from the appearance and setting of the adjacent Registered Buildings contrary to General Policy 2 and Environmental Policy 42 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - POLICY RB/5.

1. The overdevelopment of the site would result in an unacceptable parking layout contrary to Transport Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, which would be detrimental to highway safety.

08/01680/A

1. Parking for four private motor vehicles to the front of the Waterloo Road elevation of the building line would create a poor outlook for neighbouring residents, would detract from the visual amenity of the area and would create an unwanted precedent.
2. Parking for four private motor vehicles to the front of the Waterloo Road elevation of the building line would result in users reversing into Waterloo Road, which would have a significant adverse impact upon highway safety to Waterloo Road which is a main route into and out of Ramsey. Additionally, the parked vehicles would obstruct users visibility when exiting the site onto Waterloo Road and therefore creating an additional impact upon highway safety.
3. The proposed development makes no provision for Affordable Housing and is therefore contrary to Housing Policy 5 of the Strategic Plan.
4. Contrary to the requirements of Recreation Policy 3 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan the proposed development makes no provision for recreational and amenity space, either onsite or by a commuted payment for off site provision.

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/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.