THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2005

Mr M Marlow Ard Na Mara House Quines Hill Port Soderick IM4 1BA

In pursuance of his powers under the above Act and Order, the Deputy Minister for Infrastructure, Mr P Gawne MHK, does hereby REFUSE planning application 12/00233/B by Mr Martin Marlow for Demolition of barns and erection of seven tourist units (retrospective) at Ard Na Mara House, Quines Hill, Port Soderick, IM4 1BA for the following reason(s):

1. The proposal is contrary to General Policy 3 and Business Policy 11 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 in that the development represents new development in the open countryside contrary to established planning policy for which no acceptable justification has been given. The design and character of the proposal does not serve to contribute to or enhance the visual amenities of the locality.

Date of issue: 1 March 2013

By Order of the Deputy Minister

I T Thompson Chief Executive

Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.