Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Bellis Architects 11 Tromode Close Tromode Douglas Isle of Man IM2 5PE
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Infrastructure does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Mr John Morris Proposal: Erection of a dwelling with off street parking at: Plot adjacent to Old Sail Loft and Smithy Shore Road Underway Port St. Mary Isle of Man
which was considered on 13th January 2011, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 20th January 2011
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Mrs P Faragher Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The dwelling, by virtue of its size, but particularly its massing and design, would represent over-development of the site with an over-bearing impact on the roadway in front of the site, the footpath alongside to the north and the streetscene more generally. In addition, the design of the proposed dwelling is considered to be so different - in respect of its shape, mass, expanse of glazing and style - from the buildings otherwise in the streetscene, that it would be out of place and detrimental to the setting of the Old Sail Loft, which is a Registered Building, and thus contrary to the provisions of General Policy 2b and the first part of Environment Policy 42 of the Strategic Plan.
This decision was made by the Planning Committee constituted in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005.
Guidance Note
The decision contained in this notice does not become final until either;
- $\quad$ 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.
