Demolition of existing building and erection of a five storey building and basement to accommodate 14 apartments and 23 parking spaces

Refusal Reasons

• ✗By virtue of the use of a flat roof and of the horizontal lines of the balconies, the brown stone facing on the lower part of the building, and the zinc or lead clad penthouse, the proposed building would be out of keeping with its neighbours. The development would thus be contrary to Environment Policy 42 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
• ✗Whilst the principle of the redevelopment of the site for the creation of private apartments, the appearance, form and massing of the building which is proposed is considered to be out of keeping with the streetscene of the promenade and as such would harm the character and appearance of the village as viewed from prominent and important vantage points... The proposal would thus not comply with Environment Policy 42...
• ✗The height of the building would appear to be excessive and would have an adverse impact on the streetscene which generally has a gradually stepped ridge level as the natural ground level rises.