Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Penketh - Millar 23 West Quay Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 1DL
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: Tratswen Ltd Proposal: Alterations and installation of replacement windows / doors at: 86 & 88 Malew Street Castletown Isle Of Man IM9 1LS
which was considered on 9th November 2007, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 13th November 2007
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The removal of the render and the painting of the front elevation would be contrary to Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 in that it would result in the loss of the unifying element in the streetsce ne, which is located within the Castletown Conservation Area, and would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area to the detriment of the visual amenities of the locality.
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.
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/dlge/planning/plan
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.