Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
J T Skillicorn Ltd Mr C Gibson Second Avenue Onchan Isle of Man
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Infrastructure does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: J T Skillicorn Ltd Proposal: Approval in principle for the erection of lock up garages at: Land to rear of Garage Church Road Onchan Isle of Man
which was considered on 21st June 2011, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 24th June 2011
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Mrs P Faragher Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The use of the site for lock-up garages would be likely to result in increased activity, noise and general disturbance to the adjoining residential properties on a day to day basis resulting in an adverse impact on the amenity of local residents and the character of the locality.
- The proposed development by reason of its layout, form and design would have a harmful impact on the character and visual amenities of the area contrary to General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007).
- The proposal would result in an increased number of vehicle movements onto Church Road. It has not been demonstrated that adequate visibility splays could be achieved, and it is concluded that the proposal could result in undue harm to highway safety contrary to General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007).
Guidance Note
The decision contained in this notice 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 download from the Department’s website www.gov.im/transport/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml
A copy of the Officer’s report, which led to this decision, is attached for reference. This report, together with correspondence relative to the application, is available for inspection by anyone wishing to view it at the Department.
