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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 Barry Murphy 3 Altdale Terrace, Lezayre Road Ramsey IM8 2LR 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 Barry Murphy, Ref 25/90189/B, for the Erection of two semi-detached dwellings in place of existing detached dwelling (amendments to 24/00106/B) at East View Sulby Bridge Sulby Isle Of Man IM7 2EU for the following reason(s): 1. The revised North Elevation, which removes first-floor windows, undermines the architectural coherence and contextual sensitivity of the development. This alteration disrupts established vernacular character, weakening integration with the surrounding area, contrary to General Policy 2(b, c, g), which requires developments to respect local identity, scale, and form. Additionally, the proposal fails to meet Environment Policy 42, which mandates that new developments reflect existing architectural character, and Strategic Policy 5, which seeks high- quality, contextually responsive design. 2. The submitted Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) does not sufficiently demonstrate that the proposal would not result in an unacceptable risk from flooding, either on-site or off-site, for future occupants of the proposed dwellings. Additionally, the assessment fails to consider whether the development would contribute to increased flood vulnerabilities or intensify flooding in the area, contrary to Environment Policy 13, which requires developments to prevent flood hazards beyond the site boundary. Furthermore, the FRA lacks key technical assessments, including flood flow modelling and percolation testing, failing to meet the requirements of Environment Policy 10, which mandates appropriate mitigation measures for flood-prone areas. 3. The proposal fails to provide satisfactory residential amenity, as the removal of all first- floor windows in Dwelling B eliminates external outlook and restricts natural light access, resulting in a substandard living environment. This design compromises both residential quality and passive security, contrary to General Policy 2(h), which requires developments to ensure appropriate living conditions, and General Policy 2(m), which emphasizes natural surveillance and personal safety. Additionally, the scheme conflicts with RDG 2021 (Paragraph 3.6.3), which warns against density-driven designs that undermine residential standards. Given these

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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 deficiencies, the proposal is considered unacceptable in terms of amenity provision and fails to comply with the relevant planning policies. Date of Issue: 30th June 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 the Head of Development Management 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