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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950

Mr Ian Johnson 2 Taubman Street Ramsey IM8 1DH

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 & Mrs Robert Syme, Ref 25/90515/B, for the Extension to hardstanding to the front of the property and removal of existing dwarf wall to provide vehicular access to additional parking at Shambles 10 Spinney Close Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 1NF for the following reason(s):

The proposed development would result in the near-total loss of soft landscaping and the introduction of extensive hardstanding across the site frontage, leading to an unacceptable visual impact that is out of character with the landscaped streetscape of Spinney Close. The proposal fails to incorporate sustainable drainage measures or meaningful ecological enhancements, resulting in a diminished contribution to biodiversity and green infrastructure. Additionally, the loss of front garden amenity would significantly reduce the quality of the living environment for the occupants. The development does not comply with General Policy GP2 (d, f, g, h, l), Strategic Policies 4 and 5, Environment Policy EP42, or the design principles set out in the Residential Design Guide (RDG 2021) and is therefore refused.

Date of Issue: 8th August 2025

J CHANCE

Director of Planning and Building Control

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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 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/online-applications/) 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