Refusal Notice and Reasons

Application No: 88/1831 Ref: AJ/MC

Town and Country Planning Acts, 1934-1981

ISLE OF MAN PLANNING SCHEME (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) ORDER 1982

To: E. and S. Skinner, Ballachrink Farm, Eairy, Isle of Man.

In pursuance of their powers under the above Acts and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the application made by you

Approval in principle to erect a dwelling, Fields 1544 and 1545, Stoney Mountain, St. Mark's, Marown which was considered at a meeting held on the 24th February, 1989, for the reasons set out on the attached schedule. Date of Issue: 10th March, 1989.

N. Wilson D. P. Secretary.

Government Offices, Buck's Road, Douglas, Isle of Man.

Note 1: The decision contained in this notice does not become final until -

a) the time for requesting a review of the initial decision has expired; or b) any review of the initial decision has been completed; or c) the time for requesting an appeal in relation to any decision at review has expired; or d) any appeal has been completed.

Note 2: Rights of review against the decision of the Planning Committee are attached.

REASONS FOR REFUSAL Application No. 88/1831

1 The proposed development as shown in the submitted application would constitute sporadic development on a conspicuous site unrelated to an existing village and ribbon development along a classified highway and would thereby be detrimental to the amenities of a primarily agricultural area and an area of high landscape value and scenic significance;

2 Insufficient evidence has been advanced as to any agricultural need for the proposed dwelling.

3 The proposed development, if approved, would establish an undesirable precedent for other similar developments.

4 The proposed development is contrary to the policies of the Department's Development Plan.

NOTE: This refusal is without prejudice to a further application in accordance with Circular 3/88; a copy of which is enclosed. N.W.