Planning Refusal Notice

The Town And Country Planning Act 1999

Date of Issue: 19th June 2012 Chief Secretary's Office Government Offices Bucks Road Douglas

Mr W Greenhow ACMA Chief Secretary

Town And Country Planning Development (Procedure Order) 2005

Planning Secretary Department Of Infrastructure Planning And Building Control Division Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas

In accordance with paragraph 10 of the above Order, the person appointed by the Council of Ministers to consider this application has submitted her report.

In accordance with paragraph 10.3(a) and (b), a copy of the appointed person's report is enclosed.

On the 14th June 2012, and after consultation, the Council of Ministers accepted the recommendation contained within that report and the application was refused for the reasons specified below.

Applicant:	Holden Properties Ltd
Proposal:	Erection of a block of 68 apartments with landscaping and parking and demolition of no 6 Summerhill to provide amended vehicular access, Former Tours (IOM) Site Summerhill Quarry Summerhill Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4PF

Reason(S) For Refusal:

1. The height, scale and design of the proposed apartment building would be harmful to its surroundings, and would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the adjoining Douglas Promenade Conservation Area, contrary to Environment Policies 42 and 36 of the IoMSP.
2. There is insufficient information to demonstrate how the quarry's rock face would be stabilised. The future safety of nearby residents and their property cannot therefore be assured.
3. The proposed development would have an unacceptable effect on highway conditions, particularly at the junction of Summerhill Grove and Summerhill Place, contrary to General Policy 2(i) of the IoMSP.

1. The proposed development would be harmful to the site's wildlife, particularly the peregrine falcons, contrary to Environment Policies 4 and 5 of the IoMSP.

1. The proposed development would have an adverse impact on the living conditions of nearby residents, principally because of overlooking and loss of privacy, contrary to General Policy 2(g) of the IoMSP.

1. Living conditions for the occupants of the proposed apartment block would be adversely affected by the shortfall of amenity open space, contrary to Recreation Policy 3 of the IoMSP.