Refusal Decision Notice
Isle of Man
Government Isle of Man Government GCA Architects Carmodil Beg Studio Glen Road Ballaugh Isle Of Man IM7 5JD
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005
On 20th March 2013, and in pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order, the Department of Infrastructure determined to REFUSE planning application 13/00174/B by Hospice Properties Limited for the alterations, erection of extension and installation of a replacement shop front at Hospice Shop 9 Arbory Street Castletown Isle Of Man IM9 1LH for the following reason(s):
- The proposed flat roof dormer and the blocking up of the second floor windows both to the front elevation, would not contribute to the character or appearance of the area which is designated as a Conservation Area and where the area generally is of considerable age and character and where the Department has a responsibility to require that development preserves or enhances its character and appearance. Consequently, the proposals are considered contrary to General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
Date of Issue: 21st March 2013
M Kallghe.
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.
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.
An appeal form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department's website www.gov.im/transport/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml
Please note that a copy of the Officer's report which led to the decision (copy enclosed), together with correspondence relative to the application, are available for inspection at the Department.
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 planning 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, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF Tel (01624 685950) email; [email protected] $13 / 00174 / B$
