Decision Notice
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act, and subordinate Orders and Regulations, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to REFUSE an application by Mr Dominic McGreevy, Ref 25/91010/B, for the Replacement of existing outbuildings with detached garage and gym to west of curtilage at Riversdale Strang Road Union Mills Isle Of Man IM4 4NP for the following reason(s):
- The application proposes the demolition of a traditionally constructed building of historical significance that makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area and street scene. The application fails to justify the demolition of the building and the design and appearance of the replacement building, whilst not objectionable in its own right, would not give rise to an acceptable change to the character or appearance of the area and street scene. The proposed development therefore fails to comply with Strategic Policies 3 (b) and 5, General Policy 2 (b) and (c) and Environment Policy 42 of the Strategic Plan.
Date of Issue: 29th January 2026
A MORGAN Interim Director of Planning and Building Control
Guidance Note
This decision was made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority delegated to them.
This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation.
A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/onlineapplications/)
A determination to refuse planning approval does not have effect —
- if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or
- if no appeal is submitted, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice).
Appeal Any appeal must be in writing, include the appropriate fee and be submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice.
Guidance on how to appeal is available at gov.im/howtoappeal
