Refusal Notice 10/00246/R
The Town And Country Planning Act 1999
The Control Of Advertisements Regulations 2005
Construction Design Ltd The Studio Glenmore Belmont Hill Douglas Isle of Man IM1 4NX
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Regulations the Department of Infrastructure does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Middlemarch Ltd Proposal: Erection of five advertising hoardings (retrospective) at: Site located at junction of Lord Street, Walpole Avenue and Bath Place Douglas Isle of Man which was considered on 12th July 2010, for the reasons set out below. Date of Issue: 13th July 2010
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
REASONS FOR REFUSAL:
- The continued display of the advertisements would be contrary to General Policy 2 and General Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 by reason of their siting, design, materials and prominent location which results in the introduction of additional clutter into the street scene, and is of serious detriment of the visual amenities of the locality.
This decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer under the authority delegated by the Department under Regulation 6(2) of the Control of Advertisements Regulations 2005.
Guidance Note
The decision does not become final until either;
- The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or
- Any appeal has been determined;
Whichever is the later. Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice.
A form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to down load from the Department's website www.gov.im/ dlge/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml
A copy of the officer's report which led to the decision is attached. Please note that correspondence relative to this application is available for inspection at the Department.
