Planning Refusal Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Guy J Thompson
The Old Paint Shop
Athol Street
Port St Mary
IM9 5DS
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Mr J Scaife Proposal: Installation of replacement stained glass windows and two roof lights (In association with 08/01411/CON) at: St Mary's Church
Walpole Drive
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1NA
which was considered on 20th March 2009, for the reasons set out below. Date of Issue: 23rd March 2009 Murray House Mount Havelock
Douglas
Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The retention of the clear, leaded glass windows in conjunction with the reinstatement of the stained glass windows fitted behind, represents an unacceptable alteration given the Registered Status of the property, the proposed development would be contrary to RB/3 and RB/5 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 and Environment Policy 32 and General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (June 2007) in that the proposed works do not preserve or enhance the character of the Registered Building or the surrounding landscape, but would be to the detriment of the appearance of the property.
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/ dlge/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.
