12/00619/C Refusal Notice
Mr Stuart Blackley Fo-Glion Glen Rushen Road Glen Maye Isle Of Man IM5 3BA
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has determined to REFUSE a planning application by Mr Stuart Blackley, Ref 12/00619/C, for the Additional use of office space above garage as tourist living accommodation at Fo-Glion Glen Rushen Road Glen Maye Isle Of Man IM5 3BA for the following reason(s):
- The additional use of the upper floor as a self contained residential unit of this size would be tantamount to the creation of an additional dwelling in the countryside, contrary to established planning policies aimed at protecting the Manx countryside and directing new residential development to locations that accord with sustainable development principles. For these reasons the proposal would be contrary to Spatial Policy 4, General Policy 3, Environmental Policies 1 \& 2 and Housing Policy 4 \& 11 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
Date of Issue: 7th June 2012
Interim Director of Planning and Building Control
Guidance Note
This decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to them in the name of the Minister and/or in the name and on behalf of the Department.
A copy of the Officer's report which led to the decision is enclosed. Any appeal against this decision must be in accordance with Article 8 of the Order. A valid appeal must be in writing, signed by the appellant, and submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice.
