Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
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In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Mr J Cade Proposal: Creation of a parking bay off Woodville Terrace for Viking House Castlemona Avenue Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4EB at:
which was considered on 8 June 2006, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 29 June, 2006 Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas Secretary Planning Committee (Signature: M. Havelock)
Reasons For Refusal:
- The planning application does not provide structural assessments of the proposed works to ensure the structural stability of the existing retaining wall will continue to support the public highway and the proposed parking bay.
- The proposed car bays would have an adverse effect on the residential amenity to the detriment of the residents of Woodville Terrace and would set a precedent for further built development along the edge of the road.
NOTE 1. Disputes regarding land ownership, which has been commented on with regard to the proposal being built on/over the old footpath, are not Material Considerations with regard to Planning matters, but a civil matter between the relevant parties.
This decision was made by the Director of Planning and Building control in accordance with the authority delegated to him under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
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 down load from the Department’s website www.gov.im/dlge/planning/plan
You should note that a copy of the Officer’s report which led to the decision being made, along with any correspondence relative to the application, is available for inspection at the Department.
