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Isle of Man Government r U J ft tVr<rfi» Mr William James McCracken Ballamenagh Moar Farm Ballamenagh Road Baldrine Isle Of Man IM4 6AJ 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 Infrastructure determined to REFUSE a planning application by Mr William James McCracken, Ref 14/01137/B, for the erection of a workshop/garage/store building at Field 613057 Ballamenagh Moar Farm Ballamenagh Road Baldrine Isle Of Man IM4 6AJ for the following reason(s): The proposed new building and the proposed extension of the residential curtilage represents an unwarranted domestic intrusion into the open countryside beyond the existing residential curtilage of the dwelling. As such, the proposal is contrary to both General Policy 3 and Environment Policy 1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. 1. 2. Environment Policy 2 is clear that for development proposals in Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance the protection of the character of the landscape will be the most important consideration. In the absence of full architectural details of the proposed building (for example, in respect of the thickness of walls, eave detailing, window reveals, door or window material or rainwater goods), the plans submitted are inadequate on which to reach a formative conclusion on the proposal’s likely visual impact. Therefore, the application cannot adequately demonstrate that it will not result in visual harm to the landscape and is consequently contrary to Environment Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. Date of Issue: 30th October 2014 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.

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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. To further validate the appeal it must contain: • Payment of a planning appeal fee as prescribed in an order made by the Department under Section 1(1) of the Fees and Duties Act 1989 (currently £150); • The reasons for making the appeal; and • An election to have the appeal conducted by means of an inquiry (a hearing) or by means of written representation. An appeal form and guidance notes are available from either Planning 8i Building Control, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department's website http://www.gov.ini/categories/Dlanning-and-building-cQntrol/Dlanning-dcvelonment-control/Dlanning- appeals/liow-to-apDcal/ If no appeal is lodged within 21 days of the date of issue overleaf and this decision becomes final, the Department's public reference copy (counter copy) of the pianning application may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House. Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within THIRTY DAYS following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice. Department of Infrastructure, Planning & Building Control, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas Isle of Man, IMl 2SF. Email [email protected] Tel 01624 685950